Hermann Oberth books in order
Austro-Hungarian-born German physicist and rocketry pioneer
- Lived
- 1894–1989
- Country
- Romania
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Fritz Hann
Hermann Oberth published 1 novel and 1 other book, beginning with Wege Zur Raumschiffahrt (1929). The best-known is Primer for Those Who Would Govern (1987).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hermann Oberth
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Primer for Those Who Would Govern
Hermann Oberth's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Wege Zur Raumschiffahrt (1929)
Other books in order
Primer for Those Who Would Govern (1987)
About Hermann Oberth
Hermann Julius Oberth was an Austro-Hungarian-born German physicist and rocket pioneer of Transylvanian Saxon descent. Oberth supported Nazi Germany's war effort and received the War Merit Cross in 1943.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hermann Oberth FAQ
- How many books has Hermann Oberth written?
- Hermann Oberth published 1 novel and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hermann Oberth's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Primer for Those Who Would Govern.
- What is Hermann Oberth's last book?
- Wege Zur Raumschiffahrt (1929).
- What is Hermann Oberth's most famous book?
- Primer for Those Who Would Govern (1987) is Hermann Oberth's most widely read book.
- Does Hermann Oberth write under a pen name?
- Yes: Hermann Oberth has also published as Fritz Hann.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.