G. D. H. Cole books in order
British historian, economist, writer
- Lived
- 1889–1959
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 84
G. D. H. Cole published 14 novels, 1 novella, 43 non-fiction books and 26 other books, beginning with The World of Labour (1913). The best-known is Self-government in Industry (1917).
Updated September 2026
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Self-government in Industry
G. D. H. Cole's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Brooklyn Murders (1923)
Organized Labour (1924)
Superintendent Wilson's Holiday (1928)
The Man From the River (1928)
Poison in the Garden Suburb (1929)
Dead Man's Watch (1931)
The Great Southern Mystery (1931)
Death in the Quarry (1934)
End of an Ancient Mariner (1934)
The Brothers Sackville (1936)
The Missing Aunt (1937)
The Murder at the Munition Works (1940)
Counterpoint Murder (1941)
Last Will and Testament (1985)
Novellas in order
Samuel Butler (1948)
Non-fiction in order
The World of Labour (1913)
Self-government in Industry (1917)
The Payment of Wages (1918)
Chaos and Order in Industry (1920)
Guild Socialism Re-stated (1920)
Labour in the Coal-mining Industry (1914-1921) (1923)
Workshop Organization (1923)
The Life of William Cobbett (1924)
A Short History of the British Working Class Movement, 1789-1925 (1925)
Politics and Literature (1929)
The Next Ten Years in British Social and Economic Policy (1929)
Gold, Credit & Employment (1930)
The Life of Robert Owen (1930)
A Guide Through World Chaos (1932)
Economic Tracts for the Times (1932)
The Intelligent Man's Review of Europe Today (1933)
A Guide to Modern Politics (1934)
Studies in World Economics (1934)
What Marx Really Meant (1934)
Practical Economics (1937)
The Condition of Britain (1937)
Persons and Periods (1938)
British Trade Unionism To-day (1939)
War Aims (1939)
British Working Class Politics, 1832-1914 (1941)
Chartist Portraits (1941)
Europe, Russia and the Future (1941)
The Common People, 1746-1938 (1945)
A Guide to the Elements of Socialism (1947)
The British People, 1746-1946 (1947)
The Meaning of Marxism (1948)
Essays in Social Theory (1950)
Socialist Economics (1950)
British Working Class Movements (1951)
The British Co-operative Movement in a Socialist Society (1951)
Introduction to Economic History, 1750-1950 (1952)
A History of Socialist Thought (1953)
Attempts at General Union (1953)
Studies in Class Structure (1955)
The Post-war Condition of Britain (1956)
The Case for Industrial Partnership (1957)
Communism and Social Democracy (1958)
William Morris as a Socialist (1960)
Other books in order
Labour in the Commonwealth (1919)
Guild Socialism (1920)
Social Theory (1920)
The Future of Local Government (1921)
Robert Owen (1925)
The Blatchington Tangle (1926)
The Murder at Crome House (1927)
Burglars in Bucks (1930)
Corpse in the Constable's Garden (1930)
Death of a Star (1932)
A Lesson in Crime, and Other Stories (1933)
The Affair at Aliquid (1933)
What Everyone Wants to Know About Money (1933)
Big Business Murder (1935)
Economic Planning (1935)
The Sleeping Death (1936)
Off with Her Head (1938)
Plan for Democratic Britain (1939)
The Fabian Society, Past and Present (1942)
Fabian Socialism (1943)
The Means to Full Employment (1943)
A Century of Co-operation (1944)
Samuel Butler and the Way of All Flesh (1947)
An Introduction to Trade Unionism (1953)
Money, Trade and Investment (1954)
The Social Contract (2008)
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About G. D. H. Cole
George Douglas Howard Cole was an English political theorist, economist, historian, and novelist. As a believer in common ownership of the means of production, he theorised guild socialism. He belonged to the Fabian Society and was an advocate for the co-operative movement.
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G. D. H. Cole FAQ
- How many books has G. D. H. Cole written?
- G. D. H. Cole published 14 novels, 1 novella, 43 non-fiction books and 26 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read G. D. H. Cole's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Self-government in Industry.
- What is G. D. H. Cole's last book?
- William Morris as a Socialist (1960).
- What is G. D. H. Cole's most famous book?
- Self-government in Industry (1917) is G. D. H. Cole's most widely read book.
- Can I read G. D. H. Cole's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by G. D. H. Cole 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.