George Washington Williams books in order
American Civil War soldier, Christian minister, Ohio politician, lawyer, journalist, and writer
- Lived
- 1849–1891
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
George Washington Williams published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The American Negro, from 1776 to 1876 (1876). The best-known is History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880 (1882).
Updated September 2026
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History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880
George Washington Williams's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The American Negro, from 1776 to 1876 (1876)
1862 -- Emancipation Day -- 1884 (1884)
A History of the Negro Troops in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 (1888)
Other books in order
An Open Letter to His Serene Majesty Leopold Ii, King of the Belgians and Sovereign of the Independent of State of Congo (1890)
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George Washington Williams was a soldier in the American Civil War and in Mexico before becoming a Baptist minister, politician, lawyer, journalist, and writer on African-American history. He served in the Ohio House of Representatives.
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George Washington Williams FAQ
- How many books has George Washington Williams written?
- George Washington Williams published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George Washington Williams's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880.
- What is George Washington Williams's last book?
- A History of the Negro Troops in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 (1888).
- What is George Washington Williams's most famous book?
- History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880 (1882) is George Washington Williams's most widely read book.
- Can I read George Washington Williams's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by George Washington Williams are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.