Charles A. Beard published 18 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 7 other books, beginning with The Industrial Revolution (1901). The best-known is An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States (1913).
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An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States
Charles A. Beard's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Office of Justice of the Peace in England in Its Origin and Development (1904)
American Government and Politics (1910)
The Supreme Court and the Constitution (1912)
American Citizenship (1914)
Economic Origins of Jeffersonian Democracy (1915)
An Introduction to the English Historians (1918)
The History of the American People (1918)
National Governments and the World War (1919)
The Economic Basis of Politics (1922)
The Rise of American Civilization (1927)
The American Leviathan (1930)
A Century of Progress (1932)
The Future Comes (1933)
America in Midpassage (1939)
The American Spirit (1942)
The Republic; Conversations on Fundamentals (1943)
President Roosevelt and the Coming of the War, 1941 (1948)
Children's books in order
the Presidents in American History (1935)
New Basic History of the United States (1944)
Other books in order
The Industrial Revolution (1901)
Documents on the State-wide Initiative, Referendum and Recall (1912)
Whither Mankind (1928)
The Idea of National Interest (1934)
The Open Door at Home (1934)
The Devil Theory of War (1936)
American Foreign Policy in the Making, 1932-1940 (1946)
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About Charles A. Beard
Charles Austin Beard was an American historian and professor, who wrote primarily during the first half of the 20th century. A history professor at Columbia University, Beard's influence is primarily due to his publications in the fields of history and political science. His works included a radical re-evaluation of the Founding Fathers of the United States, whom he believed to be more motivated by economics than by philosophical principles. Beard's most influential book, An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States (1913), has been the subject of great controversy ever since its publication. While it has been frequently criticized for its methodology and conclusions, it was responsible for a wide-ranging reinterpretation of early American history.
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Charles A. Beard FAQ
- How many books has Charles A. Beard written?
- Charles A. Beard published 18 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charles A. Beard's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States.
- What is Charles A. Beard's last book?
- President Roosevelt and the Coming of the War, 1941 (1948).
- What is Charles A. Beard's most famous book?
- An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States (1913) is Charles A. Beard's most widely read book.
- Can I read Charles A. Beard's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Charles A. Beard are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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