James Monroe published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with A View of the Conduct of the Executive in the Foreign Affairs of the United States (1797).
Updated September 2026
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A View of the Conduct of the Executive in the Foreign Affairs of the United States
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Non-fiction in order
All Impressments Unlawful and Inadmissible (1807)
[James Monroe Papers in Virginia Repositories] (1822)
The People the Sovereigns (1867)
Other books in order
A View of the Conduct of the Executive in the Foreign Affairs of the United States (1797)
A View of the Conduct of the Executive in the Foreign Affairs of the United States, as Connected with the Mission to the French Republic, During the Years 1794, 5, and 6 (1798)
Message from the President of the United States Transmitting a Further Report from the Secretary of State, on the Subject of the Capture and Detention of American Fishermen, the Last Season, in the Bay of Fundy (1825)
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About James Monroe
James Monroe was a Founding Father and the fifth president of the United States, serving from 1817 to 1825. He was the last Founding Father to serve as president, as well as the last president of the Virginia dynasty. A member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Monroe's presidency coincided with the Era of Good Feelings, in which the First Party System era of American politics concluded. He issued the Monroe Doctrine, a policy aimed at limiting European colonialism in the Americas.
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James Monroe FAQ
- How many books has James Monroe written?
- James Monroe published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Monroe's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A View of the Conduct of the Executive in the Foreign Affairs of the United States.
- What is James Monroe's last book?
- [James Monroe Papers in Virginia Repositories] (1822).
- What is James Monroe's most famous book?
- A View of the Conduct of the Executive in the Foreign Affairs of the United States (1797) is James Monroe's most widely read book.
- Can I read James Monroe's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by James Monroe 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.