John Selden books in order
English jurist and scholar of England's ancient laws and constitution, and of Jewish law
- Lived
- 1584–1654
- Country
- England
- Books
- 5
John Selden published 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The History of Tythes (1618).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John Selden
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The History of Tythes
John Selden's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The History of Tythes (1618)
The Reverse (1681)
The Table Talk of John Selden (1689)
Other books in order
Titles of Honor (1631)
Mare Clausum (1635)
About John Selden
John Selden was an English jurist, a scholar of England's ancient laws and constitution and scholar of Jewish law. He was known as a polymath; John Milton hailed Selden in 1644 as "the chief of learned men reputed in this land".
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John Selden FAQ
- How many books has John Selden written?
- John Selden published 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Selden's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of Tythes.
- What is John Selden's last book?
- The History of Tythes (1618).
- What is John Selden's most famous book?
- The History of Tythes (1618) is John Selden's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.