Jan Karski published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Story of a Secret State (1944).
Updated September 2026
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Story of a Secret State
Jan Karski's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Story of a Secret State (1944)
The Great Powers and Poland from Versailles to Yalta (1985)
About Jan Karski
Jan Karski was a Polish soldier, resistance-fighter, and diplomat during World War II. He is known for having acted as a courier in 1940–1943 to the Polish government-in-exile and to Poland's Western Allies about the situation in German-occupied Poland. He reported about the state of Poland, its many competing resistance factions, and also about Germany's destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto and its operation of extermination camps on Polish soil that were murdering Jews, Poles, and others.
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Jan Karski FAQ
- How many books has Jan Karski written?
- Jan Karski published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jan Karski's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Story of a Secret State.
- What is Jan Karski's last book?
- The Great Powers and Poland from Versailles to Yalta (1985).
- What is Jan Karski's most famous book?
- Story of a Secret State (1944) is Jan Karski's most widely read book.
- Does Jan Karski write under a pen name?
- Yes: Jan Karski has also published as Witold.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.