Friedrich von Bernhardi books in order
Prussian cavalry general and military historian
- Lived
- 1849–1930
- Country
- German Reich
- Books
- 9
Friedrich von Bernhardi published 3 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with Cavalry in Future Wars (1906). The best-known is Germany and the Next War (1912).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Friedrich von Bernhardi
Non-fiction in order
On War of To-day (1912)
How Germany Makes War (1914)
The War of the Future in the Light of the Lessons of the World War (1920)
Other books in order
Cavalry in Future Wars (1906)
Cavalry in War and Peace (1910)
Germany and the Next War (1912)
Britain as Germany's Vassal (1914)
Cavalry (1914)
Germany and England (1915)
About Friedrich von Bernhardi
Friedrich Adam Julius von Bernhardi was a Prussian general and military historian. He was a best-selling author prior to World War I. A militarist, he is perhaps best known for his bellicose book Deutschland und der Nächste Krieg, printed in 1911. Describing war as a "divine business", he proposed that Germany should pursue an aggressive stance and ignore treaties.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Friedrich von Bernhardi FAQ
- How many books has Friedrich von Bernhardi written?
- Friedrich von Bernhardi published 3 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Friedrich von Bernhardi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Germany and the Next War.
- What is Friedrich von Bernhardi's last book?
- The War of the Future in the Light of the Lessons of the World War (1920).
- What is Friedrich von Bernhardi's most famous book?
- Germany and the Next War (1912) is Friedrich von Bernhardi's most widely read book.
- Can I read Friedrich von Bernhardi's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Friedrich von Bernhardi are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.