Jordanes books in order
Late Roman historian and writer, author of Getica
- Born
- 490
- Country
- Byzantine Empire
- Books
- 4
Jordanes has published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books. The best-known is Getica.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jordanes
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Getica
Jordanes's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Getica (1995)
Other books in order
The Gothic History of Jordanes (1915)
The Gothic History of Jordanes in English Version with an Introduction and a Commentary (2006)
About Jordanes
Jordanes, also written as Jordanis or Jornandes, was a 6th-century Eastern Roman bureaucrat, of Gothic descent, who became a historian later in life.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Jordanes FAQ
- How many books has Jordanes written?
- Jordanes has published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jordanes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Getica.
- What is Jordanes's most famous book?
- Getica is Jordanes's most widely read book.
- Can I read Jordanes's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Jordanes 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.