Portrait of Bernard Mandeville

Bernard Mandeville books in order

Anglo-Dutch writer and physician

Lived
1670–1733
Country
Dutch Republic
Books
5

Bernard Mandeville published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Fable of the Bees (1705).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Bernard Mandeville

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Fable of the Bees (1705)

    416 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Free Thoughts on Religion, the Church & National Happiness (1720)

    387 pages

  2. An Enquiry into the Origin of Honour and the Usefulness of Christianity in War (1732)

    136 pages

Other books in order

  1. A Treatise of the Hypochondriack and Hysterick Passions, Vulgarly Call'd the Hypo in Men and Vapours in Women (1711)

    280 pages

  2. A Treatise of the Hypochondriack and Hysterick Passions, Vulgarly Call'd the Hypo in Men and Vapours in Women ... the Whole Interspers'd with Instructive Discourses on the Real Art of Physick It Self; and Entertaining Remarks on the Modern Practice of Physicians and Apothecaries (1715)

    280 pages

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About Bernard Mandeville

Bernard Mandeville, or Bernard de Mandeville, was an Anglo-Dutch philosopher, political economist, satirist, writer and physician. Born in Rotterdam, he lived most of his life in England and used English for most of his published works. He became famous for The Fable of the Bees.

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

Bernard Mandeville FAQ

How many books has Bernard Mandeville written?
Bernard Mandeville published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Bernard Mandeville's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Fable of the Bees.
What is Bernard Mandeville's last book?
An Enquiry into the Origin of Honour and the Usefulness of Christianity in War (1732).
What is Bernard Mandeville's most famous book?
The Fable of the Bees (1705) is Bernard Mandeville's most widely read book.
Can I read Bernard Mandeville's books for free?
Yes. 5 books by Bernard Mandeville are 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.