Edward Augustus Freeman published 21 non-fiction books, beginning with A History of Architecture (1849). The best-known is William the Conqueror (1888).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edward Augustus Freeman
Non-fiction in order
A History of Architecture (1849)
The History of the Norman Conquest of England: Its Causes and Its Results (1868)
Historical Essays (1871)
Comparative Politics (1873)
Old-English History (1873)
The History of the Norman Conquest of England (1873)
General Sketch of European History (1874)
The Historical Geography of Europe (1881)
Lectures to American Audiences (1882)
The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry the First (1882)
Some Impressions of the United States (1883)
The Methods of Historical Study (1886)
Exeter (1887)
William the Conqueror (1888)
The History of Sicily from the Earliest Times (1891)
Sicily, Phoenician, Greek, and Roman (1892)
The Story of Sicily (1892)
History of Federal Government in Greece and Italy (1893)
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All free classicsThe history of the Norman conquest of England, its causes and its results, Volume 3 (of 6)
The Historical Geography of Europe, Vol. I, Text
The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry the First, Volume 1 (of 2)
The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry the First, Volume 2 (of 2)
Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine
The Chief Periods of European History
History of the Cathedral Church of Wells
Greater Greece and Greater Britain
Studies of Travel
The Historical Geography of Europe, Vol. II, Maps
About Edward Augustus Freeman
Edward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician, a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
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Edward Augustus Freeman FAQ
- How many books has Edward Augustus Freeman written?
- Edward Augustus Freeman published 21 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edward Augustus Freeman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with William the Conqueror.
- What is Edward Augustus Freeman's last book?
- History of Federal Government in Greece and Italy (1893).
- What is Edward Augustus Freeman's most famous book?
- William the Conqueror (1888) is Edward Augustus Freeman's most widely read book.
- Can I read Edward Augustus Freeman's books for free?
- Yes. 14 books by Edward Augustus Freeman are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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