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Swiss historian

Lived
1818–1897
Country
Switzerland
Books
6

Jacob Burckhardt published 1 novel and 5 non-fiction books, beginning with Meus Artigos (1838).

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. Force and Freedom, an Interpretation of History (1982)

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Meus Artigos (1838)

    464 pages

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  2. The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy (1859)

    508 pages

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  3. The Cicerone (1873)

    305 pages

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  4. Greeks and Greek Civilization (1898)

    449 pages

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  5. Reflections on History (1905)

    382 pages

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About Jacob Burckhardt

Carl Jacob Christoph Burckhardt was a Swiss historian of art and culture and an influential figure in the historiography of both fields. His best known work is The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy (1860). He is known as one of the major progenitors of cultural history. Sigfried Giedion described Burckhardt's achievement in the following terms: "The great discoverer of the age of the Renaissance, he first showed how a period should be treated in its entirety, with regard not only for its painting, sculpture and architecture, but for the social institutions of its daily life as well."

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Jacob Burckhardt FAQ

How many books has Jacob Burckhardt written?
Jacob Burckhardt published 1 novel and 5 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jacob Burckhardt's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Meus Artigos.
What is Jacob Burckhardt's last book?
Greeks and Greek Civilization (1898).
What is Jacob Burckhardt's most famous book?
Meus Artigos (1838) is Jacob Burckhardt's most widely read book.
Can I read Jacob Burckhardt's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Jacob Burckhardt is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Authors like Jacob Burckhardt

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