G. M. Trevelyan published 14 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with England in the Age of Wycliffe (1899). The best-known is A Shortened History of England (1959).
Updated September 2026
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A Shortened History of England
G. M. Trevelyan's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
England in the Age of Wycliffe (1899)
Garibaldi's Defence of the Roman Republic (1907)
Garibaldi and the Thousand (1909)
Garibaldi and the Making of Italy (1911)
The Life of John Bright (1913)
Lord Grey of the Reform Bill (1920)
England Under the Stuarts (1924)
History of England (1926)
Clio, a Muse (1930)
British History in the Nineteenth Century (1782-1901) (1934)
Illustrated English Social History (1941)
English Social History (1946)
A Shortened History of England (1959)
British History in the Nineteenth Century and After (1782-1919) (1960)
Children's books in order
The English Revolution, 1688-1689 (1965)
Poetry in order
The Poetry and Philosophy of George Meredith (1906)
Other books in order
England Under Queen Anne (1930)
About G. M. Trevelyan
George Macaulay Trevelyan was an English historian and academic. He was a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, from 1898 to 1903. He then spent more than twenty years as a full-time author. He returned to the University of Cambridge and was Regius Professor of History from 1927 to 1943. He served as Master of Trinity College from 1940 to 1951. In retirement, he was Chancellor of Durham University.
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G. M. Trevelyan FAQ
- How many books has G. M. Trevelyan written?
- G. M. Trevelyan published 14 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read G. M. Trevelyan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Shortened History of England.
- What is G. M. Trevelyan's last book?
- British History in the Nineteenth Century and After (1782-1919) (1960).
- What is G. M. Trevelyan's most famous book?
- A Shortened History of England (1959) is G. M. Trevelyan'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.