Erich Ludendorff books in order
German general and politician
- Lived
- 1865–1937
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 3
Erich Ludendorff published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with My War Memories, 1914-1918 (1900). The best-known is The Nation at War (1936).
Updated September 2026
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The Nation at War
Erich Ludendorff's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Own Story, August 1914-November 1918 (1919)
The Nation at War (1936)
Other books in order
My War Memories, 1914-1918 (1900)
About Erich Ludendorff
Erich Friedrich Wilhelm Ludendorff was a Prussian-born German general and politician. He achieved fame during World War I (1914–1918) for his central role in the German victories at Liège and Tannenberg in 1914. After his appointment as First Quartermaster General of the Great General Staff in 1916, Ludendorff oversaw virtually all decisions regarding Germany's strategy and war effort until the country's defeat in 1918. Later during the years of the Weimar Republic, he took part in the failed 1920 Kapp Putsch and Adolf Hitler's 1923 Beer Hall Putsch, thereby contributing significantly to Adolf Hitler's rise to power.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Erich Ludendorff FAQ
- How many books has Erich Ludendorff written?
- Erich Ludendorff published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Erich Ludendorff's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Nation at War.
- What is Erich Ludendorff's last book?
- The Nation at War (1936).
- What is Erich Ludendorff's most famous book?
- The Nation at War (1936) is Erich Ludendorff's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.