Carlo Ginzburg published 1 novel, 9 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Cheese and the Worms (1976).
Updated September 2026
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The Cheese and the Worms
Carlo Ginzburg's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ecstasies (1989)
Non-fiction in order
The Cheese and the Worms (1976)
The Enigma of Piero (1981)
Wooden Eyes (1998)
History, Rhetoric, and Proof (1999)
No Island Is an Island (2000)
Threads and Traces (2006)
Microhistory (2011)
Historical Approach to Casuistry (2018)
Old Thiess, a Livonian Werewolf (2020)
Other books in order
The Judge and the Historian (1997)
About Carlo Ginzburg
Carlo Ginzburg was an Italian historian and one of the founders of the field of microhistory. Coming from a Jewish family from Turin, he received a PhD from the University of Pisa in 1961. He subsequently pursued an academic career. His works include The Night Battles, The Cheese and the Worms, and Ecstasies: Deciphering the Witches' Sabbath.
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Carlo Ginzburg FAQ
- How many books has Carlo Ginzburg written?
- Carlo Ginzburg published 1 novel, 9 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Carlo Ginzburg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Cheese and the Worms.
- What is Carlo Ginzburg's last book?
- Old Thiess, a Livonian Werewolf (2020).
- What is Carlo Ginzburg's most famous book?
- The Cheese and the Worms (1976) is Carlo Ginzburg's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.