Portrait of Julius von Sachs

Julius von Sachs books in order

German botanist

Lived
1832–1897
Country
German Reich
Books
5

Julius von Sachs published 1 non-fiction book and 4 other books, beginning with Arbeiten Des Botanischen Instituts in Würzburg (1874). The best-known is History of Botany 1530-1860 (1875).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Julius von Sachs

Non-fiction in order

Other books in order

  1. Arbeiten Des Botanischen Instituts in Würzburg (1874)

  2. Traité De Botanique Conforme À L'état Présent De La Science (1874)

    1120 pages

  3. Text-book of Botany, Morphological and Physiological (1875)

    858 pages

  4. Text-book of Botany (1882)

    919 pages

About Julius von Sachs

Julius von Sachs was a German botanist from Breslau, Prussian Silesia. He is considered the founder of experimental plant physiology and co-founder of modern water culture. Julius von Sachs and Wilhelm Knop are monumental figures in the history of botany by first demonstrating the importance of water culture for the study of plant nutrition and modern plant physiology in the 19th century.

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

Julius von Sachs FAQ

How many books has Julius von Sachs written?
Julius von Sachs published 1 non-fiction book and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Julius von Sachs's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with History of Botany 1530-1860.
What is Julius von Sachs's last book?
History of Botany 1530-1860 (1875).
What is Julius von Sachs's most famous book?
History of Botany 1530-1860 (1875) is Julius von Sachs's most widely read book.
Can I read Julius von Sachs's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Julius von Sachs is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.