Gaston Maspero books in order
French egyptologist
- Lived
- 1846–1916
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 9
Gaston Maspero published 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, And Assyria (1901).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gaston Maspero
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History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, And Assyria
Gaston Maspero's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Popular Stories of Ancient Egypt (1915)
Non-fiction in order
DAWN of CIVILIZATION (1894)
The Struggle of the Nations (1896)
History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, And Assyria (1901)
Egypt: Ancient Sites and Modern Scenes (1910)
Other books in order
Egyptian Archaeology (1887)
Life in Ancient Egypt and Assyria (1892)
Art in Egypt (1912)
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All free classicsHistory of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 2 (of 12)
History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 3 (of 12)
History Of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 1 (of 12)
History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 4 (of 12)
History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 5 (of 12)
History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 8 (of 12)
History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 6 (of 12)
History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 9 (of 12)
History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 7 (of 12)
History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria
Egyptian Art
About Gaston Maspero
Sir Gaston Camille Charles Maspero was a French Egyptologist and director general of excavations and antiquities for the Egyptian government. Widely regarded as the foremost Egyptologist of his generation, he began his career teaching Egyptian language in Paris becoming a professor at the Collège de France. In 1880, he led an archaeological mission to Egypt, which later became the Institut Français d'Archéologie Orientale.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gaston Maspero FAQ
- How many books has Gaston Maspero written?
- Gaston Maspero published 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gaston Maspero's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, And Assyria.
- What is Gaston Maspero's last book?
- Popular Stories of Ancient Egypt (1915).
- What is Gaston Maspero's most famous book?
- History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, And Assyria (1901) is Gaston Maspero's most widely read book.
- Can I read Gaston Maspero's books for free?
- Yes. 12 books by Gaston Maspero 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.