François Quesnay books in order
French economist
- Lived
- 1694–1774
- Country
- France
- Books
- 2
François Quesnay published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Traité De La Suppuration (1749).
Updated September 2026
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Traité De La Suppuration
François Quesnay's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Tableau Économique (1759)
Other books in order
Traité De La Suppuration (1749)
About François Quesnay
François Quesnay was a French economist and physician of the Physiocratic school. He is known for publishing the "Tableau économique" in 1758, which provided the foundations of the ideas of the Physiocrats. This was perhaps the first work attempting to describe the workings of the economy in an analytical way, and as such can be viewed as one of the first important contributions to economic thought. His Le Despotisme de la Chine, written in 1767, describes Chinese politics and society, and his own political support for enlightened despotism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
François Quesnay FAQ
- How many books has François Quesnay written?
- François Quesnay published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read François Quesnay's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Traité De La Suppuration.
- What is François Quesnay's last book?
- Tableau Économique (1759).
- What is François Quesnay's most famous book?
- Traité De La Suppuration (1749) is François Quesnay's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.