Johann Heinrich Lambert books in order
German mathematician, physicist and astronomer
- Lived
- 1728–1777
- Country
- Republic of Mulhouse
- Books
- 2
Johann Heinrich Lambert published 2 books, beginning with Cosmological Letters on the Arrangement of the World-edifice (1761).
Updated September 2026
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Cosmological Letters on the Arrangement of the World-edifice
Johann Heinrich Lambert's most-read book.
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Cosmological Letters on the Arrangement of the World-edifice (1761)
The System of the World (1800)
About Johann Heinrich Lambert
Johann Heinrich Lambert was an Alsatian polymath from the Republic of Mulhouse—then an associate of the Swiss Confederacy—who made fundamental contributions to mathematics, physics, philosophy, astronomy, and map projections.
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Johann Heinrich Lambert FAQ
- How many books has Johann Heinrich Lambert written?
- Johann Heinrich Lambert published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johann Heinrich Lambert's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Cosmological Letters on the Arrangement of the World-edifice.
- What is Johann Heinrich Lambert's last book?
- Cosmological Letters on the Arrangement of the World-edifice (1761).
- What is Johann Heinrich Lambert's most famous book?
- Cosmological Letters on the Arrangement of the World-edifice (1761) is Johann Heinrich Lambert's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.