Hans Morgenthau books in order
American political scientist
- Lived
- 1904–1980
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 8
Hans Morgenthau published 2 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Politics Among Nations (1948).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hans Morgenthau
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Politics Among Nations
Hans Morgenthau's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Scientific Man Versus Power Politics (1946)
Politics Among Nations (1948)
Non-fiction in order
In Defense of the National Interest (1951)
The Purpose of American Politics (1960)
Politics in the Twentieth Century (1962)
Truth and Power (1970)
Other books in order
Vietnam and the United States (1965)
A New Foreign Policy for the United States (1969)
About Hans Morgenthau
Hans Joachim Morgenthau was a German-American jurist and political scientist who was one of the major 20th-century figures in the study of international relations. Morgenthau's works belong to the tradition of realism in international relations theory; he is usually considered among the most influential realists of the post-World War II period. Morgenthau made landmark contributions to international relations theory and the study of international law. His Politics Among Nations, first published in 1948, went through five editions during his lifetime and was widely adopted as a textbook in U.S. universities. While Morgenthau emphasized the centrality of power and "the national interest," the subtitle of Politics Among Nations—"the struggle for power and peace"—indicates his concern not only with the struggle for power but also with the ways in which it is limited by ethical and legal norms.
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Hans Morgenthau FAQ
- How many books has Hans Morgenthau written?
- Hans Morgenthau published 2 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hans Morgenthau's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Politics Among Nations.
- What is Hans Morgenthau's last book?
- Truth and Power (1970).
- What is Hans Morgenthau's most famous book?
- Politics Among Nations (1948) is Hans Morgenthau'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.