Portrait of Geoffrey of Monmouth

Geoffrey of Monmouth books in order

Historian and Bishop of St Asaph, Wales

Lived
1100–1155
Country
Kingdom of Glywysing
Books
4

Geoffrey of Monmouth published 1 novel, 1 novella and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The History of the Kings of Britain (1136).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Geoffrey of Monmouth

Standalone novels in order

  1. Breta Sögur (1300)

Novellas in order

  1. Vita Merlini (1148)

    138 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The History of the Kings of Britain (1136)

    373 pages

  2. Brut Y Brenhinedd (1937)

    243 pages

About Geoffrey of Monmouth

Geoffrey of Monmouth was a Christian cleric from Monmouth, Wales, and one of the major figures in the popularity of tales of King Arthur.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Geoffrey of Monmouth FAQ

How many books has Geoffrey of Monmouth written?
Geoffrey of Monmouth published 1 novel, 1 novella and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Geoffrey of Monmouth's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of the Kings of Britain.
What is Geoffrey of Monmouth's last book?
Vita Merlini (1148).
What is Geoffrey of Monmouth's most famous book?
The History of the Kings of Britain (1136) is Geoffrey of Monmouth'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.