James Harrington books in order
English political theorist of classical republicanism
- Lived
- 1611–1677
- Country
- England
- Books
- 9
James Harrington published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Common-Wealth of Oceana (1656).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Harrington
Standalone novels in order
The Common-Wealth of Oceana (1656)
Non-fiction in order
The Stumbling-block of Disobedience & Rebellion (1658)
Aphorisms Political (1659)
The Art of Law-giving (1659)
The Oceana of James Harrington (1700)
The Oceana of James Harrington, and His Other Works (1700)
Other books in order
A Discourse Upon This Saying (1659)
Politicaster (1659)
The Censure of the Rota Upon Mr Miltons Book, Entituled, the Ready and Easie Way to Establish a Free Common-wealth (1660)
About James Harrington
James Harrington was an English political theorist known for his contributions to classical republican thought. He is best known for The Commonwealth of Oceana (1656), an exposition of an ideal republican constitution, based on Aristotle's theories of constitutional stability and revolution, conceived as a model for the Commonwealth of England that had emerged following the execution of Charles I of England in 1649.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James Harrington FAQ
- How many books has James Harrington written?
- James Harrington published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Harrington's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Common-Wealth of Oceana.
- What is James Harrington's last book?
- The Art of Law-giving (1659).
- What is James Harrington's most famous book?
- The Common-Wealth of Oceana (1656) is James Harrington's most widely read book.
- Can I read James Harrington's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by James Harrington is 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.