Portrait of Bertha von Suttner

Bertha von Suttner books in order

Austrian novelist, radical (organizational) pacifist, editor

Lived
1843–1914
Country
Cisleithania
Books
6
Also writes as
B. Oulot, Jemand

Bertha von Suttner published 6 novels, beginning with Die Waffen Nieder! (1889). The best-known is Lay Down Your Arms (1892).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Bertha von Suttner

Bertha von Suttner books in order of publication

  1. Die Waffen Nieder! (1889)

  2. "Ground Arms!" (1892)

    349 pages

  3. Lay Down Your Arms (1892)

    450 pages

  4. Disarm! Disarm! (1913)

    308 pages

  5. When Thoughts Will Soar (1914)

    454 pages

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About Bertha von Suttner

Baroness Bertha Sophie Felicitas von Suttner was an Austrian noblewoman, pacifist and novelist. In 1905, she became the second female Nobel laureate, the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first Austrian laureate.

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

Bertha von Suttner FAQ

How many books has Bertha von Suttner written?
Bertha von Suttner published 6 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Bertha von Suttner's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lay Down Your Arms.
What is Bertha von Suttner's last book?
When Thoughts Will Soar (1914).
What is Bertha von Suttner's most famous book?
Lay Down Your Arms (1892) is Bertha von Suttner's most widely read book.
Does Bertha von Suttner write under a pen name?
Yes: Bertha von Suttner has also published as B. Oulot, Jemand.
Can I read Bertha von Suttner's books for free?
Yes. 5 books by Bertha von Suttner 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.