Dag Hammarskjöld books in order
Swedish diplomat, economist, and author
- Lived
- 1905–1961
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 3
Dag Hammarskjöld published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Servant of Peace (1962).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Dag Hammarskjöld
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Servant of Peace
Dag Hammarskjöld's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Vägmärken (1963)
Non-fiction in order
Servant of Peace (1962)
Other books in order
Markings (1964)
About Dag Hammarskjöld
Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld was a Swedish economist and diplomat who served as the second Secretary-General of the United Nations from April 1953 until his death in a plane crash in September 1961. As of 2026, he remains the youngest person to have held the post, having been 47 years old when he was elected. He was a son of Hjalmar Hammarskjöld, who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1914 to 1917.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dag Hammarskjöld FAQ
- How many books has Dag Hammarskjöld written?
- Dag Hammarskjöld published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dag Hammarskjöld's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Servant of Peace.
- What is Dag Hammarskjöld's last book?
- Vägmärken (1963).
- What is Dag Hammarskjöld's most famous book?
- Servant of Peace (1962) is Dag Hammarskjöld's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.