Jules Michelet books in order
French historian; popularized the historical concept of the Renaissance
- Lived
- 1798–1874
- Country
- France
- Books
- 13
Jules Michelet published 8 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Satanism and Witchcraft (1862).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jules Michelet
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Satanism and Witchcraft
Jules Michelet's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Modern History (1846)
Historical View of the French Revolution (1848)
The Women of the French Revolution (1855)
Joan of Arc (1858)
La Sorcière (1862)
Satanism and Witchcraft (1862)
The Bible of Humanity (1864)
Histoire De France (1867)
Other books in order
The Jesuits (1843)
The People (1846)
The Bird (1868)
Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans (1900)
Sorceress (1905)
Film and TV adaptations
- Belladonna of Sadness (1973)Film · from Satanism and Witchcraft
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About Jules Michelet
Jules Michelet was a French historian and writer, best known for his multi-volume work Histoire de France, which chronicles the history of France from its earliest origins to the French Revolution. Michelet was influenced by Giambattista Vico, particularly by his emphasis on the role of ordinary people and their customs in shaping historical narratives, which contrasted with the traditional focus on political and military elites. Michelet also drew inspiration from Vico's concept of the corsi e ricorsi—the cyclical nature of history—in which societies rise and fall in a recurring pattern.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jules Michelet FAQ
- How many books has Jules Michelet written?
- Jules Michelet published 8 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jules Michelet's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Satanism and Witchcraft.
- What is Jules Michelet's last book?
- Histoire De France (1867).
- What is Jules Michelet's most famous book?
- Satanism and Witchcraft (1862) is Jules Michelet's most widely read book.
- Which Jules Michelet books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Satanism and Witchcraft (as Belladonna of Sadness, film, 1973).
- Can I read Jules Michelet's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Jules Michelet are 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.