Gene Sharp books in order
American political scientist
- Lived
- 1928–2018
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 15
Gene Sharp published 1 novel, 11 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Waging Nonviolent Struggle (1984).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gene Sharp
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Waging Nonviolent Struggle
Gene Sharp's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Making Europe Unconquerable (1985)
Non-fiction in order
Tyranny Could Not Quell Them (1958)
Methods of Nonviolent Action (1973)
Power and Struggle (1973)
The Dynamics of Nonviolent Action (1973)
The Politics of Nonviolent Action (1973)
Gandhi as a Political Strategist (1979)
Social Power and Political Freedom (1980)
Waging Nonviolent Struggle (1984)
National Security Through Civilian-baseddefense (1985)
From Dictatorship to Democracy (1994)
SELF-Liberation (2010)
Other books in order
Gandhi Wields the Weapon of Moral Power (1960)
Gandhi Faces the Storm (1961)
Exploring Nonviolent Alternatives (1970)
About Gene Sharp
Gene Sharp was an American political scientist. He was the founder of the Albert Einstein Institution, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the study of nonviolent action, and professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He was known for his extensive writings on nonviolent struggle, which have influenced numerous anti-government resistance movements around the world.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gene Sharp FAQ
- How many books has Gene Sharp written?
- Gene Sharp published 1 novel, 11 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gene Sharp's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Waging Nonviolent Struggle.
- What is Gene Sharp's last book?
- SELF-Liberation (2010).
- What is Gene Sharp's most famous book?
- Waging Nonviolent Struggle (1984) is Gene Sharp's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.