Gerardus Mercator books in order
Flemish geographer, cosmographer and cartographer
- Lived
- 1512–1594
- Country
- Habsburg Netherlands
- Books
- 2
Gerardus Mercator published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Atlas Sive Cosmographicae (1595).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gerardus Mercator
Start here
Atlas Sive Cosmographicae
Gerardus Mercator's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Atlas Sive Cosmographicae (1595)
Non-fiction in order
Historia Mundi: Or Mercator's Atlas (1635)
About Gerardus Mercator
Gerardus Mercator was a Flemish geographer, cosmographer and cartographer. He is most renowned for creating the 1569 world map based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines—an innovation that is still employed in nautical charts.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gerardus Mercator FAQ
- How many books has Gerardus Mercator written?
- Gerardus Mercator published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gerardus Mercator's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Atlas Sive Cosmographicae.
- What is Gerardus Mercator's last book?
- Atlas Sive Cosmographicae (1595).
- What is Gerardus Mercator's most famous book?
- Atlas Sive Cosmographicae (1595) is Gerardus Mercator's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.