Leopold von Ranke books in order
German historian and founder of modern source-based history
- Lived
- 1795–1886
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 11
Leopold von Ranke published 9 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with History of the Popes (1844).
Updated September 2026
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History of the Popes
Leopold von Ranke's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
History of the Popes (1844)
The Popes of Rome (1846)
The History of the Popes, Their Church and State and Especially of Their Conflicts with Protestantism in the Sixteenth & Seventeenth Centuries (1847)
Civil Wars and Monarchy in France, in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (1852)
A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century (1875)
Sämmtliche Werke (1878)
Universal History (1884)
History of the Latin and Teutonic Nations (1494 to 1514) (1887)
The History of the Popes During the Last Four Centuries (1907)
Other books in order
A History Of Servia And The Servian Revolution (2007)
History of the Reformation in Germany (2011)
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About Leopold von Ranke
Leopold von Ranke was a German historian and a founder of modern source-based history. He was able to implement the seminar teaching method in his classroom and focused on archival research and the analysis of historical documents. Building on the methods of the Göttingen school of history, he was the first to establish a historical seminar. Ranke set the standards for much of later historical writing, introducing such ideas as reliance on primary sources (empiricism), an emphasis on narrative history and especially international politics (Außenpolitik). He was ennobled in 1865, with the addition of a "von" to his name.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leopold von Ranke FAQ
- How many books has Leopold von Ranke written?
- Leopold von Ranke published 9 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leopold von Ranke's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with History of the Popes.
- What is Leopold von Ranke's last book?
- History of the Latin and Teutonic Nations (1494 to 1514) (1887).
- What is Leopold von Ranke's most famous book?
- History of the Popes (1844) is Leopold von Ranke's most widely read book.
- Can I read Leopold von Ranke's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Leopold von Ranke 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.