John Morley books in order
British statesman, writer and journalist
- Lived
- 1838–1923
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 16
John Morley published 11 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Edmund Burke (1867). The best-known is Diderot and the Encyclopaedists (1878).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John Morley
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Diderot and the Encyclopaedists
John Morley's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Edmund Burke (1867)
Rousseau (1873)
The Struggle for National Education (1873)
Burke (1879)
The Life of Richard Cobden (1881)
Walpole (1889)
Studies in Literature (1890)
Critical Miscellanies (1908)
Indian Speeches (1907-1909) (1909)
Recollections (1917)
Other books in order
Voltaire (1872)
On Compromise (1874)
Diderot and the Encyclopaedists (1878)
Machiavelli (1897)
Oliver Cromwell (1900)
Free to read
All free classicsThe Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3)
Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol. 2 of 2)
The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 2 (of 3)
The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 3 (of 3)
Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol. 1 of 2)
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3), Essay 2
Critical Miscellanies, Vol. 1, Essay 2
Critical Miscellanies, (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 2
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 5
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 1 of 3), Essay 1
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3), Essay 3
Critical Miscellanies (Vol 2 of 3), Essay 1
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 4
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3), Essay 4
About John Morley
John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn,, was a British Liberal statesman, writer and newspaper editor.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Morley FAQ
- How many books has John Morley written?
- John Morley published 11 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Morley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Diderot and the Encyclopaedists.
- What is John Morley's last book?
- Recollections (1917).
- What is John Morley's most famous book?
- Diderot and the Encyclopaedists (1878) is John Morley's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Morley's books for free?
- Yes. 30 books by John Morley are 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.