Johann Jakob Bachofen books in order
Swiss jurist and philologist
- Lived
- 1815–1887
- Country
- Switzerland
- Books
- 2
Johann Jakob Bachofen published 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Mother Right: A Study of the Religious and Juridical Aspects of Gynecocracy in the Ancient World (1861).
Updated September 2026
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Mother Right: A Study of the Religious and Juridical Aspects of Gynecocracy in the Ancient World
Johann Jakob Bachofen's most-read book.
Novellas in order
Mother Right: A Study of the Religious and Juridical Aspects of Gynecocracy in the Ancient World (1861)
Non-fiction in order
Myth, Religion, and Mother Right (1926)
About Johann Jakob Bachofen
Johann Jakob Bachofen was a Swiss antiquarian, jurist, philologist, anthropologist, and professor of Roman law at the University of Basel from 1841 to 1844.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Johann Jakob Bachofen FAQ
- How many books has Johann Jakob Bachofen written?
- Johann Jakob Bachofen published 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johann Jakob Bachofen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mother Right: A Study of the Religious and Juridical Aspects of Gynecocracy in the Ancient World.
- What is Johann Jakob Bachofen's last book?
- Mother Right: A Study of the Religious and Juridical Aspects of Gynecocracy in the Ancient World (1861).
- What is Johann Jakob Bachofen's most famous book?
- Mother Right: A Study of the Religious and Juridical Aspects of Gynecocracy in the Ancient World (1861) is Johann Jakob Bachofen's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.