Jacques Necker books in order
Genevan minister resident in France, French statesman, and finance minister of Louis XVI
- Lived
- 1732–1804
- Country
- Republic of Geneva
- Books
- 2
Jacques Necker published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with A Treatise on the Administration of the Finances of France (1785).
Updated September 2026
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A Treatise on the Administration of the Finances of France
Jacques Necker's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Treatise on the Administration of the Finances of France (1785)
Of the Importance of Religious Opinions (1788)
About Jacques Necker
Jacques Necker was a Genevan banker, financier and statesman who served as finance minister of France for Louis XVI. He was a reformer, but his innovations sometimes caused great discontent. Necker was a constitutional monarchist, a political economist, and a moralist, who wrote a severe critique of the new principle of equality before the law.
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Jacques Necker FAQ
- How many books has Jacques Necker written?
- Jacques Necker published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jacques Necker's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Treatise on the Administration of the Finances of France.
- What is Jacques Necker's last book?
- Of the Importance of Religious Opinions (1788).
- What is Jacques Necker's most famous book?
- A Treatise on the Administration of the Finances of France (1785) is Jacques Necker's most widely read book.
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