Franz Mehring books in order
German communist historian, philosopher, and politician
- Lived
- 1846–1919
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 2
Franz Mehring published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book. The best-known is Karl Marx.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Franz Mehring
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Karl Marx
Franz Mehring's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Karl Marx (1935)
Other books in order
The Lessing Legend (1938)
About Franz Mehring
Franz Erdmann Mehring was a German communist historian, literary and art critic, philosopher, and revolutionary socialist politician who was a senior member of the Spartacus League during the German Revolution of 1918–1919. He authored Karl Marx: The Story of His Life (1918), which was long considered the classical biography of Marx.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Franz Mehring FAQ
- How many books has Franz Mehring written?
- Franz Mehring published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Franz Mehring's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Karl Marx.
- What is Franz Mehring's most famous book?
- Karl Marx is Franz Mehring'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.