Henri Poincaré books in order
French mathematician, physicist and engineer
- Lived
- 1854–1912
- Country
- France
- Books
- 5
Henri Poincaré published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with New Methods of Celestial Mechanics (1892). The best-known is Science and Hypothesis (1905).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Henri Poincaré
Standalone novels in order
La Valeur De La Science (1905)
Non-fiction in order
Science and Hypothesis (1905)
Science and Method (Key Texts) (1908)
The Foundations of Science (1913)
Other books in order
New Methods of Celestial Mechanics (1892)
About Henri Poincaré
Jules Henri Poincaré was a French mathematician, theoretical physicist, engineer, and philosopher of science. He is often described as a polymath, and in mathematics as "The Last Universalist", since he excelled in all fields of the discipline as it existed during his lifetime. He has further been called "the Gauss of modern mathematics". Due to his success in science, along with his influence in philosophy, he has also been called "the philosopher par excellence of modern science".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Henri Poincaré FAQ
- How many books has Henri Poincaré written?
- Henri Poincaré published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henri Poincaré's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Science and Hypothesis.
- What is Henri Poincaré's last book?
- The Foundations of Science (1913).
- What is Henri Poincaré's most famous book?
- Science and Hypothesis (1905) is Henri Poincaré's most widely read book.
- Can I read Henri Poincaré's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Henri Poincaré 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.