Ernest Mandel books in order
Belgian economist and Marxist philosopher
- Lived
- 1923–1995
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 13
- Also writes as
- Germain, Ernest Germain, Henri Vallin, Pierre Gousset
Ernest Mandel published 1 novel, 8 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Formation of the Economic Thought of Karl Marx (1967). The best-known is Marxist Economic Theory (1968).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ernest Mandel
Start here
Marxist Economic Theory
Ernest Mandel's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Open Marxism (1980)
Non-fiction in order
The Formation of the Economic Thought of Karl Marx (1967)
Marxist Economic Theory (1968)
The Marxist Theory of Alienation (1970)
Late Capitalism (1975)
The Second Slump (1978)
Introduction to Marxism (1979)
Trotsky (1979)
Delightful Murder (1984)
Other books in order
Decline of the Dollar (1972)
From Stalinism to Eurocommunism (1978)
Revolutionary Marxism Today (1979)
The Meaning of the Second World War (1986)
About Ernest Mandel
Ernest Ezra Mandel, also known by various pseudonyms such as Ernest Germain, Pierre Gousset, Henri Vallin, Walter, was a Belgian Marxian economist, Trotskyist activist and theorist, and Holocaust survivor. He fought in the underground resistance against the Nazis during the occupation of Belgium.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ernest Mandel FAQ
- How many books has Ernest Mandel written?
- Ernest Mandel published 1 novel, 8 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ernest Mandel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Marxist Economic Theory.
- What is Ernest Mandel's last book?
- Delightful Murder (1984).
- What is Ernest Mandel's most famous book?
- Marxist Economic Theory (1968) is Ernest Mandel's most widely read book.
- Does Ernest Mandel write under a pen name?
- Yes: Ernest Mandel has also published as Germain, Ernest Germain, Henri Vallin and Pierre Gousset.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.