Jacob Bronowski books in order
Polish-born British mathematician
- Lived
- 1908–1974
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 14
Jacob Bronowski published 11 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 1 play, beginning with The Ascent of Man (1973).
Updated September 2026
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The Ascent of Man
Jacob Bronowski's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
William Blake, 1757-1827 (1943)
The Common Sense of Science (1951)
Science and Human Values (1956)
The Western Intellectual Tradition from Leonardo to Hegel (1960)
The Identity of Man (1965)
Nature and Knowledge (1969)
The Ascent of Man (1973)
A Sense of the Future (1977)
Magic, Science, and Civilization (1978)
The Origins of Knowledge and Imagination (1978)
The Visionary Eye (1978)
Poetry in order
The Poet's Defence (1939)
William Blake and the Age of Revolution (1969)
Plays in order
The Face of Violence (1954)
About Jacob Bronowski
Jacob Bronowski was a Polish-British mathematician and philosopher. He is best known for developing a humanistic approach to science, and as the presenter and writer of the thirteen-part 1973 BBC television documentary series, and accompanying book, The Ascent of Man. He was widely regarded as "one of the most revered intellectuals on the global stage."
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Jacob Bronowski FAQ
- How many books has Jacob Bronowski written?
- Jacob Bronowski published 11 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jacob Bronowski's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Ascent of Man.
- What is Jacob Bronowski's last book?
- The Ascent of Man (1973).
- What is Jacob Bronowski's most famous book?
- The Ascent of Man (1973) is Jacob Bronowski'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.