Portrait of Judah P. Benjamin

Judah P. Benjamin books in order

American politician and lawyer

Lived
1811–1884
Country
United States
Books
8

Judah P. Benjamin published 7 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Extracts from the Speech of Hon. Mr. Benjamin of Louisiana, on the Kansas Question (1856).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Judah P. Benjamin

Non-fiction in order

  1. Extracts from the Speech of Hon. Mr. Benjamin of Louisiana, on the Kansas Question (1856)

  2. Speech of Hon. J.p. Benjamin, of Louisiana, on the Kansas Question (1856)

  3. Kansas Bill (1858)

  4. An Address Upon the General Changes in the Practical Operation of Our Constitution Compared with Its Theory (1860)

  5. Defence of the National Democracy Against the Attack of Judge Douglas (1860)

  6. Defence of the National Democracy Against the Attack of Judge Douglas--constitutional Rights of the States (1860)

  7. Speech of Hon. J. P. Benjamin, of Louisiana, on the Right of Secession (1861)

Other books in order

  1. Treatise on the Law of Sale of Personal Property (1873)

    967 pages

About Judah P. Benjamin

Judah Philip Benjamin was a lawyer and politician who served as a United States senator from Louisiana, a member of the Confederate States Cabinet and, after his escape to Britain at the end of the American Civil War, an English barrister. Benjamin was the first Jew to hold a Cabinet position in North America and the first to be elected to the United States Senate who had not renounced his faith.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Judah P. Benjamin FAQ

How many books has Judah P. Benjamin written?
Judah P. Benjamin published 7 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Judah P. Benjamin's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Extracts from the Speech of Hon. Mr. Benjamin of Louisiana, on the Kansas Question.
What is Judah P. Benjamin's last book?
Speech of Hon. J. P. Benjamin, of Louisiana, on the Right of Secession (1861).
What is Judah P. Benjamin's most famous book?
Extracts from the Speech of Hon. Mr. Benjamin of Louisiana, on the Kansas Question (1856) is Judah P. Benjamin'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.