Portrait of Guan Zhong

Guan Zhong books in order

Chinese chancellor and reformer

Lived
719 BC–644 BC
Books
1

Guan Zhong published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Guanzi.

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Guan Zhong

Non-fiction in order

  1. Guanzi (1876)

    485 pages

About Guan Zhong

Guan Zhong was a Chinese philosopher and politician. He served as chancellor and was a reformer of the State of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. His given name was Yiwu. Zhong was his courtesy name. He is mainly remembered for his reforms as chancellor under Duke Huan of Qi, as well as his friendship with his colleague Bao Shuya, though his reputation remained controversial among the Confucians, as detailed in the appraisal section.

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

Guan Zhong FAQ

How many books has Guan Zhong written?
Guan Zhong published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Guan Zhong's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Guanzi.
What is Guan Zhong's most famous book?
Guanzi is Guan Zhong'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.