Harold Acton books in order
British writer and scholar
- Lived
- 1904–1994
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 10
Harold Acton published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books, beginning with The Last Medici (1932). The best-known is The Bourbons of Naples, 1734-1825 (1956).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Harold Acton
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The Bourbons of Naples, 1734-1825
Harold Acton's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Last Bourbons of Naples (1825-1861) (1961)
Short story collections in order
The Soul's Gymnasium, and Other Stories (1982)
Non-fiction in order
The Bourbons of Naples, 1734-1825 (1956)
Memoirs of an Aesthete, 1939-1969 (1971)
The Pazzi Conspiracy (1979)
Three Extraordinary Ambassadors (1983)
Poetry in order
Modern Chinese Poetry (1936)
Other books in order
The Last Medici (1932)
Gamberaia (1971)
Nancy Mitford (1984)
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About Harold Acton
Sir Harold Mario Mitchell Acton was a British writer, scholar, and aesthete who was a prominent member of the Bright Young Things. He wrote fiction, biography, history and autobiography. During his stay in China, he studied the Chinese language, traditional drama, and poetry, some of which he translated.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Harold Acton FAQ
- How many books has Harold Acton written?
- Harold Acton published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Harold Acton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Bourbons of Naples, 1734-1825.
- What is Harold Acton's last book?
- Three Extraordinary Ambassadors (1983).
- What is Harold Acton's most famous book?
- The Bourbons of Naples, 1734-1825 (1956) is Harold Acton's most widely read book.
- Can I read Harold Acton's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Harold Acton 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.