Joachim Fest books in order
German historian
- Lived
- 1926–2006
- Country
- West Germany
- Books
- 6
- Also writes as
- Joachim Fest-Herrendoerfer, Joachim Fest-Hoffmann-von Lang
Joachim Fest published 6 non-fiction books, beginning with Hitler (1973).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Joachim Fest
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Hitler
Joachim Fest's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Hitler (1973)
The Face of the Third Reich (1977)
Plotting Hitler's Death (1994)
Speer (1999)
Albert Speer (2001)
Inside Hitler's Bunker (2002)
Film and TV adaptations
- Downfall (2004)Film · from Inside Hitler's Bunker
About Joachim Fest
Joachim Clemens Fest was a German historian, journalist, critic and editor who was best known for his writings and public commentary on Nazi Germany, including a biography of Adolf Hitler and books about Albert Speer and German resistance to Nazism. He was a leading figure in the debate among German historians about the Nazi era.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Joachim Fest FAQ
- How many books has Joachim Fest written?
- Joachim Fest published 6 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joachim Fest's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hitler.
- What is Joachim Fest's last book?
- Inside Hitler's Bunker (2002).
- What is Joachim Fest's most famous book?
- Hitler (1973) is Joachim Fest's most widely read book.
- Does Joachim Fest write under a pen name?
- Yes: Joachim Fest has also published as Joachim Fest-Herrendoerfer and Joachim Fest-Hoffmann-von Lang.
- Which Joachim Fest books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Inside Hitler's Bunker (as Downfall, film, 2004).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.