Lew Wallace books in order
American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, territorial governor and statesman, politician, and author of 'Ben Hur'
- Lived
- 1827–1905
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Lew Wallace published 3 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 2 plays, beginning with Ben-Hur (1887).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Lew Wallace
Start here
Ben-Hur
Lew Wallace's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Prince of India, or Why Constantinople Fell
One of the most-read, at about 440 pages.
Standalone novels in order
Ben-Hur (Nov 1880)
The Fair God (1885)
Novellas in order
The First Christmas (1899)
Non-fiction in order
Life of Gen. Ben Harrison (1888)
Lew Wallace; an Autobiography (1906)
Children's books in order
The Boyhood of Christ (1888)
Plays in order
Commodus (1877)
Ben-Hur (1887)
Film and TV adaptations
- Ben Hur (1907)Film · from Ben-Hur
- Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)Film · from Ben-Hur
- Ben-Hur (1959)Film · from Ben-Hur
- Ben-Hur (2016)Film · from Ben-Hur
About Lew Wallace
Lewis Wallace was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of New Mexico Territory, politician, diplomat, artist, inventor, and author from Indiana. Among his novels and biographies, Wallace is best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880), a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lew Wallace FAQ
- How many books has Lew Wallace written?
- Lew Wallace published 3 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lew Wallace's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ben-Hur.
- What is Lew Wallace's last book?
- Lew Wallace; an Autobiography (1906).
- What is Lew Wallace's most famous book?
- Ben-Hur (1887) is Lew Wallace's most widely read book.
- Which Lew Wallace books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Ben-Hur (as Ben Hur, film, 1907).
- Can I read Lew Wallace's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Lew Wallace 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.