E. P. Thompson books in order
British historian & peace activist
- Lived
- 1924–1993
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 18
E. P. Thompson published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 5 other books, beginning with The Making of the English Working Class (1963).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with E. P. Thompson
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The Making of the English Working Class
E. P. Thompson's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Sykaos Papers (1988)
Non-fiction in order
The Making of the English Working Class (1963)
The Communism of William Morris (1965)
The Poverty of Theory & Other Essays (1978)
Beyond the Cold War (1982)
The Heavy Dancers (1985)
Mad Dogs (1986)
Customs in Common (1991)
Beyond the Frontier (1997)
The Romantics (1997)
The Essential E.p. Thompson (2001)
Poetry in order
William Morris (1961)
Witness Against the Beast (1993)
Other books in order
Out of Apathy (1960)
Making Working Class Spec (1967)
Time (1967)
Folklore Anthropology and Social History (1979)
Protest and Survive (1980)
About E. P. Thompson
Edward Palmer Thompson was an English historian, writer, socialist and peace campaigner. He is best known for his historical work on the radical movements in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, in particular The Making of the English Working Class (1963).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
E. P. Thompson FAQ
- How many books has E. P. Thompson written?
- E. P. Thompson published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read E. P. Thompson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Making of the English Working Class.
- What is E. P. Thompson's last book?
- Customs in Common (1991).
- What is E. P. Thompson's most famous book?
- The Making of the English Working Class (1963) is E. P. Thompson'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.