George Buchanan books in order
Scottish historian and humanist scholar
- Lived
- 1506–1582
- Country
- Scotland
- Books
- 2
George Buchanan published 1 non-fiction book and 1 play, beginning with The History of Scotland (1582).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with George Buchanan
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The History of Scotland
George Buchanan's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The History of Scotland (1582)
Plays in order
Tyrannical-government Anatomized, Or, a Discourse Concerning Evil-councellors (1617)
About George Buchanan
George Buchanan was a Scottish historian and humanist scholar. According to historian Keith Brown, Buchanan was "the most profound intellectual sixteenth-century Scotland produced." His ideology of resistance to royal usurpation gained widespread acceptance during the Scottish Reformation. Brown says the ease with which King James VII was deposed in 1689 shows the power of Buchananite ideas.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
George Buchanan FAQ
- How many books has George Buchanan written?
- George Buchanan published 1 non-fiction book and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George Buchanan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of Scotland.
- What is George Buchanan's last book?
- The History of Scotland (1582).
- What is George Buchanan's most famous book?
- The History of Scotland (1582) is George Buchanan's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.