Jan Smuts books in order
South African statesman and military leader
- Lived
- 1870–1950
- Country
- Union of South Africa
- Books
- 9
Jan Smuts published 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books, beginning with A Century of Wrong (1899). The best-known is Holism and Evolution (1926).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jan Smuts
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Holism and Evolution
Jan Smuts's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Century of Wrong (1899)
Holism and Evolution (1926)
Selections from the Smuts Papers (1966)
Poetry in order
Walt Whitman (1973)
Other books in order
The Coming Victory (1917)
War-time Speeches (1917)
The League of Nations (1918)
Africa and Some World Problems (1930)
Toward a Better World (1944)
About Jan Smuts
Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts was a South African statesman, military officer and philosopher. In addition to holding various military and cabinet posts, he served as Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa from 1919 to 1924 and 1939 to 1948.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jan Smuts FAQ
- How many books has Jan Smuts written?
- Jan Smuts published 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jan Smuts's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Holism and Evolution.
- What is Jan Smuts's last book?
- Holism and Evolution (1926).
- What is Jan Smuts's most famous book?
- Holism and Evolution (1926) is Jan Smuts's most widely read book.
- Can I read Jan Smuts's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Jan Smuts is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.