John Toland published 4 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Amyntor, Or, a Defence of Milton's Life (1699). The best-known is Tetradymus (1720).
Updated September 2026
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Tetradymus
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Non-fiction in order
The Jacobitism Perjury and Popery of High-Church-priests (1710)
The State-anatomy of Great Britain (1717)
Nazarenus (1718)
Tetradymus (1720)
Other books in order
Amyntor, Or, a Defence of Milton's Life (1699)
The Life of John Milton (1699)
Pantheisticon (1720)
A Critical History of the Celtic Religion and Learning (1740)
Christianity Not Mysterious (1997)
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About John Toland
John Toland was an Irish rationalist philosopher and freethinker, and occasional satirist, who wrote numerous books and pamphlets on political philosophy and philosophy of religion, which are early expressions of the philosophy of the Age of Enlightenment. Born in Ireland, he was educated at the universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leiden and Oxford and was influenced by the philosophy of John Locke.
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John Toland FAQ
- How many books has John Toland written?
- John Toland published 4 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Toland's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tetradymus.
- What is John Toland's last book?
- Tetradymus (1720).
- What is John Toland's most famous book?
- Tetradymus (1720) is John Toland's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Toland's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by John Toland 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.