Hayden White books in order
American historian
- Lived
- 1928–2018
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Hayden White published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Uses of History (1968). The best-known is Tropics of Discourse (1978).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hayden White
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Tropics of Discourse
Hayden White's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Uses of History (1968)
Metahistory (1973)
Tropics of Discourse (1978)
Other books in order
The Greco-Roman Tradition (1973)
About Hayden White
Hayden V. White was an American historian in the tradition of literary criticism. He wrote Metahistory: The Historical Imagination in Nineteenth-century Europe in 1973.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hayden White FAQ
- How many books has Hayden White written?
- Hayden White published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hayden White's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tropics of Discourse.
- What is Hayden White's last book?
- Tropics of Discourse (1978).
- What is Hayden White's most famous book?
- Tropics of Discourse (1978) is Hayden White'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.