Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney books in order
French philosopher, historian, orientalist, and politician
- Lived
- 1757–1820
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney published 4 non-fiction books, beginning with Travels Through Syria and Egypt (1787). The best-known is The Ruins (1796).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney
Non-fiction in order
Travels Through Syria and Egypt (1787)
Travels Through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785 (1787)
The Ruins (1796)
A View of the Soil and Climate of the United States of America (1804)
About Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney
Constantin-François Chassebœuf de La Giraudais [French: [kɔ̃stɑ̃tɛ̃ fʁɑ̃swa ʃasəbœf də la ʒiʁodɛ]], known by his pen name Volney, was a French philosopher, historian, orientalist, and politician.
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Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney FAQ
- How many books has Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney written?
- Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney published 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Ruins.
- What is Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney's last book?
- A View of the Soil and Climate of the United States of America (1804).
- What is Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney's most famous book?
- The Ruins (1796) is Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney's most widely read book.
- Can I read Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Constantin François Chassebœuf, comte de Volney is 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.