Benjamin Tucker books in order
American journalist and anarchist
- Lived
- 1854–1939
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Benjamin Tucker published 2 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with True Civilization (1875). The best-known is Instead of a Book (1893).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Benjamin Tucker
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Instead of a Book
Benjamin Tucker's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Instead of a Book (1893)
Individual Liberty (1926)
Other books in order
True Civilization (1875)
The Malthusians (1886)
State Socialism and Anarchism (1888)
Henry George, Traitor (1896)
A Frenchman's Impressions of England (1900)
Benj. R. Tucker's Unique Catalogue of Advanced Literature (1906)
Why I Am an Anarchist (1934)
About Benjamin Tucker
Benjamin Ricketson Tucker was an American individualist anarchist and self-identified socialist. Tucker was the editor and publisher of the American individualist anarchist periodical Liberty (1881–1908). Tucker described his form of anarchism as "consistent Manchesterism" and "unterrified Jeffersonianism".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Benjamin Tucker FAQ
- How many books has Benjamin Tucker written?
- Benjamin Tucker published 2 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Benjamin Tucker's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Instead of a Book.
- What is Benjamin Tucker's last book?
- Individual Liberty (1926).
- What is Benjamin Tucker's most famous book?
- Instead of a Book (1893) is Benjamin Tucker's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.