Hugo Grotius books in order
Dutch jurist and scholar
- Lived
- 1583–1645
- Country
- Dutch Republic
- Books
- 5
Hugo Grotius published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 1 other book, beginning with De Jure Belli Ac Pacis (1625). The best-known is The Truth of the Christian Religion (1631).
Updated September 2026
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The Truth of the Christian Religion
Hugo Grotius's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
De Jure Belli Ac Pacis (1625)
Non-fiction in order
The Rights of War and Peace (1625)
The Truth of the Christian Religion (1631)
Plays in order
Christ's Passion (1640)
Other books in order
The Most Excellent Hugo Grotius, His Three Bookstreating of the Rights of War & Peace (1682)
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About Hugo Grotius
Hugo Grotius, also known as Hugo de Groot or Huig de Groot, was a Dutch humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, jurist, statesman, poet and playwright. A teenage prodigy, he was born in Delft and studied at Leiden University. He was imprisoned in Loevestein Castle for his involvement in the controversies over religious policy of the Dutch Republic, but escaped hidden in a chest of books that was regularly brought to him and was transported to Gorinchem. Grotius wrote most of his major works in exile in France.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hugo Grotius FAQ
- How many books has Hugo Grotius written?
- Hugo Grotius published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hugo Grotius's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Truth of the Christian Religion.
- What is Hugo Grotius's last book?
- The Truth of the Christian Religion (1631).
- What is Hugo Grotius's most famous book?
- The Truth of the Christian Religion (1631) is Hugo Grotius's most widely read book.
- Can I read Hugo Grotius's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Hugo Grotius 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.