Johan Huizinga books in order
Dutch cultural historian
- Lived
- 1872–1945
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 7
Johan Huizinga published 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Autumn of the Middle Ages (1919). The best-known is Homo Ludens (1938).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Johan Huizinga
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Homo Ludens
Johan Huizinga's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
America; a Dutch Historian's Vision, from Afar and Near (1918)
The Autumn of the Middle Ages (1919)
Erasmus (1924)
Homo Ludens (1938)
Men and Ideas (1959)
Dutch Civilisation in the Seventeenth Century, and Other Essays (1968)
Other books in order
In the Shadow of Tomorrow (1936)
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About Johan Huizinga
Johan Huizinga was a Dutch historian and one of the founders of modern cultural history.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Johan Huizinga FAQ
- How many books has Johan Huizinga written?
- Johan Huizinga published 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johan Huizinga's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Homo Ludens.
- What is Johan Huizinga's last book?
- Homo Ludens (1938).
- What is Johan Huizinga's most famous book?
- Homo Ludens (1938) is Johan Huizinga's most widely read book.
- Can I read Johan Huizinga's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Johan Huizinga 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.