Joseph de Maistre books in order
Savoyard philosopher, writer, lawyer, and diplomat
- Lived
- 1753–1821
- Country
- Kingdom of Sardinia
- Books
- 5
Joseph de Maistre published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with On the Pope (1819). The best-known is St Petersburg Dialogues (1821).
Updated September 2026
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St Petersburg Dialogues
Joseph de Maistre's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
On the Pope (1819)
St Petersburg Dialogues (1821)
Non-fiction in order
Essay on the Generative Principle of Political Constitutions (1847)
Other books in order
Letters on the Spanish Inquisition (1830)
The Pope (1850)
About Joseph de Maistre
Joseph Marie, comte de Maistre, was a Savoyard lawyer, diplomat, and political philosopher. He is chiefly remembered as one of the intellectual forefathers of modern conservatism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Joseph de Maistre FAQ
- How many books has Joseph de Maistre written?
- Joseph de Maistre published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joseph de Maistre's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with St Petersburg Dialogues.
- What is Joseph de Maistre's last book?
- St Petersburg Dialogues (1821).
- What is Joseph de Maistre's most famous book?
- St Petersburg Dialogues (1821) is Joseph de Maistre's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.