Friedrich Engels books in order
German philosopher, sociologist and economist
- Lived
- 1820–1895
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 20
Friedrich Engels published 5 novels, 2 novellas, 12 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Communist Manifesto (1848).
Updated September 2026
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The Communist Manifesto
Friedrich Engels's most-read book, rated by 77 Open Library readers.
Standalone novels in order
Principles of Communism (1847)
Anti-Dühring (1877)
Ludwig Feuerbach and the End of Classical German Philosophy (1888)
Marx-Engels-Werke (1956), with Karl Marx
Novellas in order
The Communist Manifesto (Feb 1848), with Karl Marx
The Housing Question (1872)
Non-fiction in order
Die Lage Der Arbeitenden Klasse in England (1845)
The Holy Family (1845), with Karl Marx
The Civil War in France (1871)
Wage-labor and Capital (1906)
The Peasant War in Germany (1926)
The German Ideology (1932), with Karl Marx
Feuerbach, the Roots of the Socialist Philosophy (1934)
Herr Eugen Dühring's Revolution in Science (anti-Dühring) (1935)
The Civil War in the United States (1937), with Karl Marx
Dialectics of Nature (1940)
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About Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels was a German philosopher, social and political theorist, and revolutionary socialist. He is best known for his lifelong collaboration with Karl Marx, with whom he co-authored The Communist Manifesto (1848) and developed the political and philosophical system that came to be known as Marxism. After Marx's death, Engels served as the editor of his works, completing the second and third volumes of Das Kapital.
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Friedrich Engels FAQ
- How many books has Friedrich Engels written?
- Friedrich Engels published 5 novels, 2 novellas, 12 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Friedrich Engels's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Communist Manifesto.
- What is Friedrich Engels's last book?
- Germany: Revolution and Counter-revolution (1896).
- What is Friedrich Engels's most famous book?
- The Communist Manifesto (1848) is Friedrich Engels's most widely read book.
- Can I read Friedrich Engels's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Friedrich Engels are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.