Gabriel Naudé books in order
French librarian
- Lived
- 1600–1653
- Country
- France
- Books
- 3
Gabriel Naudé published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Instructions Concerning Erecting of a Library (1644). The best-known is The History of Magick, by Way of Apology for All the Wise Men Who Have Unjustly Been Reputed Magicians from the Creation, to the Present Age (1653).
Updated September 2026
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The History of Magick, by Way of Apology for All the Wise Men Who Have Unjustly Been Reputed Magicians from the Creation, to the Present Age
Gabriel Naudé's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Instructions Concerning Erecting of a Library (1644)
The History of Magick, by Way of Apology for All the Wise Men Who Have Unjustly Been Reputed Magicians from the Creation, to the Present Age (1653)
Other books in order
The History of Magick (1657)
About Gabriel Naudé
Gabriel Naudé was a French librarian and scholar. He was a prolific writer who produced works on many subjects including politics, religion, history and the supernatural. In 1627, he published an influential book in the field of library science called Advice on Establishing a Library. Naudé was later able to put into practice all the ideas he had put forth in Advice when he was given the opportunity to build and maintain the Bibliothèque Mazarine, the library of Cardinal Mazarin at Paris.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gabriel Naudé FAQ
- How many books has Gabriel Naudé written?
- Gabriel Naudé published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gabriel Naudé's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of Magick, by Way of Apology for All the Wise Men Who Have Unjustly Been Reputed Magicians from the Creation, to the Present Age.
- What is Gabriel Naudé's last book?
- The History of Magick, by Way of Apology for All the Wise Men Who Have Unjustly Been Reputed Magicians from the Creation, to the Present Age (1653).
- What is Gabriel Naudé's most famous book?
- The History of Magick, by Way of Apology for All the Wise Men Who Have Unjustly Been Reputed Magicians from the Creation, to the Present Age (1653) is Gabriel Naudé's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.