What order should I read Charles Forbes René de Montalembert's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary.

What is Charles Forbes René de Montalembert's most famous book?

The Life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1848) is Charles Forbes René de Montalembert's most widely read book.

Charles Forbes René de Montalembert books in order

French publicist, historian and Count of Montalembert, Deux-Sèvres

Lived: 1810–1870
Country: France
Books: 12

Charles Forbes René de Montalembert published 10 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1848).

Updated September 2026

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The Life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Charles Forbes René de Montalembert's most-read book.

Non-fiction in order

The Life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1848)
437 pages
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The Political Future of England (1856)
280 pages
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A Debate on India in the English Parliament (1858)
64 pages
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Montalembert on Constitutional Liberty (1858)
76 pages
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The Celebrated Essay on England and Her Colonial Policy (1858)
80 pages
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The Monks of the West (1860)
665 pages
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The Insurrection of Poland (1863)
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Selections from the Triumph of the Union = (1865)
51 pages
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The Conversion of England (1867)
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Saint Columban (1868)
234 pages
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Other books in order

Pius IX. and France in 1849 and in 1859 (1859)
41 pages
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Memoir of the Abbé Lacordaire (1863)
311 pages
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About Charles Forbes René de Montalembert

Charles-Forbes-René, comte de Montalembert was a French publicist, historian and Count of Montalembert, Deux-Sèvres, and a prominent representative of liberal Catholicism.

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Charles Forbes René de Montalembert FAQ

How many books has Charles Forbes René de Montalembert written?: Charles Forbes René de Montalembert published 10 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Charles Forbes René de Montalembert's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary.
What is Charles Forbes René de Montalembert's last book?: Saint Columban (1868).
What is Charles Forbes René de Montalembert's most famous book?: The Life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1848) is Charles Forbes René de Montalembert's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.