Bede books in order
Anglo-Saxon monk, writer and saint
- Lived
- 672–735
- Country
- Kingdom of Northumbria
- Books
- 4
Bede published 2 novels and 2 non-fiction books. The best-known is Ecclesiastical History of the English People.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Bede
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Ecclesiastical History of the English People
Bede's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Latin Commentaries on Revelation (2011), with Caesarius of Arles and Victorinus of Pettau
De Natura Rerum (800)
Non-fiction in order
Ecclesiastical History of the English People (1643)
The Reckoning of Time (1999)
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About Bede
Bede, OSB, also known as the Venerable Bede or Bede the Venerable, was an English Benedictine monk, author and scholar. He was one of the best known writers during the Early Middle Ages, and his most famous work, Ecclesiastical History of the English People, gained him the title "The Father of English History". He served at the monastery of St Peter and its companion monastery of St Paul in the Kingdom of Northumbria of the Angles.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bede FAQ
- How many books has Bede written?
- Bede published 2 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bede's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ecclesiastical History of the English People.
- What is Bede's most famous book?
- Ecclesiastical History of the English People is Bede's most widely read book.
- Can I read Bede's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Bede is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.