Portrait of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa books in order

German polymath, physician, legal scholar and soldier

Lived
1486–1535
Country
Electorate of Cologne
Books
3
Also writes as
Agrolla

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with The Vanity of Arts and Sciences (1531).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Vanity of Arts and Sciences (1531)

    368 pages

Other books in order

  1. [a Treatise of the Nobilitie and Excellencie of Womankynde (1542)

    100 pages

  2. Female Pre-eminence, Or, the Dignity and Excellency of That Sex Above the Male (1578)

    113 pages

About Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim was a German Renaissance polymath, physician, legal scholar, alchemist, soldier, knight, theologian, and occult writer.

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Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa FAQ

How many books has Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa written?
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Vanity of Arts and Sciences.
What is Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's last book?
The Vanity of Arts and Sciences (1531).
What is Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's most famous book?
The Vanity of Arts and Sciences (1531) is Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's most widely read book.
Does Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa write under a pen name?
Yes: Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa has also published as Agrolla.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.