How many books has Ban Gu written?

Ban Gu published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Ban Gu's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Book of Han.

What is Ban Gu's most famous book?

Book of Han is Ban Gu's most widely read book.

Ban Gu books in order

Chinese historian, politician and poet (AD 32–92)

Lived: 32–92
Country: Eastern Han
Books: 2

History

Ban Gu published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Book of Han.

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Ban Gu

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Book of Han
Ban Gu's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Book of Han (200)
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Non-fiction in order

Bai Hu Tong (1668)
695 pages
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About Ban Gu

Ban Gu was a Chinese historian, poet, and politician best known for his part in compiling the Book of Han, the second of China's 24 dynastic histories. He also wrote a number of fu, a major literary form, part prose and part poetry, which is particularly associated with the Han era. A number of Ban's fu were collected by Xiao Tong in the Wen Xuan.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Ban Gu FAQ

How many books has Ban Gu written?: Ban Gu published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ban Gu's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Book of Han.
What is Ban Gu's most famous book?: Book of Han is Ban Gu's most widely read book.