Leonard Hobhouse books in order
British sociologist
- Lived
- 1864–1929
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 13
Leonard Hobhouse published 9 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Labour Movement (1893). The best-known is Liberalism (1919).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Leonard Hobhouse
Non-fiction in order
The Labour Movement (1893)
Theory of Knowledge (1896)
Mind in Evolution (1901)
Democracy and Reaction (1904)
Development and Purpose (1913)
The Metaphysical Theory of the State (1918)
Liberalism (1919)
The Elements of Social Justice (1922)
Social Development (1924)
Other books in order
Morals in Evolution (1906)
Social Evolution and Political Theory (1911)
The Material Culture and Social Institutions of the Simpler Peoples (1915)
The Rational Good (1921)
About Leonard Hobhouse
Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse, FBA was a British liberal political theorist and sociologist, who has been considered one of the leading and earliest proponents of social liberalism. His works, culminating in his famous book Liberalism (1911), occupy a seminal position within the canon of New Liberalism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leonard Hobhouse FAQ
- How many books has Leonard Hobhouse written?
- Leonard Hobhouse published 9 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leonard Hobhouse's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Liberalism.
- What is Leonard Hobhouse's last book?
- Social Development (1924).
- What is Leonard Hobhouse's most famous book?
- Liberalism (1919) is Leonard Hobhouse's most widely read book.
- Can I read Leonard Hobhouse's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Leonard Hobhouse 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.