Lewis Mumford books in order
American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology and literary critic
- Lived
- 1895–1990
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 26
Lewis Mumford published 2 novels, 12 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 11 other books, beginning with Technics and Civilization (1934). The best-known is The City in History (1961).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Lewis Mumford
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The City in History
Lewis Mumford's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Herman Melville (1929)
The Myth of the Machine (1970)
Non-fiction in order
The Golden Day (1926)
Technics and Civilization (1934)
The Culture of Cities (1938)
Faith for Living (1940)
Values for Survival (1946)
Art and Technics (1952)
The Transformations of Man (1956)
The Condition of Man (1960)
The City in History (1961)
The Highway and the City (1963)
Sketches from Life (1982)
The Lewis Mumford Reader (1986)
Children's books in order
The Brown Decades (1931)
Other books in order
The Story of Utopias (1922)
Sticks and Stones (1924)
City Development (1945)
Green Memories (1947)
The Conduct of Life (1951)
In the Name of Sanity (1954)
The Human Prospect (1955)
From the Ground Up (1956)
Herman Melville. a Study of His Life and Vision (1963)
Technics and Human Development (1967)
The Pentagon of Power (1970)
About Lewis Mumford
Lewis Mumford was an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a broad career as a writer. He made significant contributions to social philosophy, American literary and cultural history, and the history of technology.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lewis Mumford FAQ
- How many books has Lewis Mumford written?
- Lewis Mumford published 2 novels, 12 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lewis Mumford's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The City in History.
- What is Lewis Mumford's last book?
- The Lewis Mumford Reader (1986).
- What is Lewis Mumford's most famous book?
- The City in History (1961) is Lewis Mumford's most widely read book.
- Can I read Lewis Mumford's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Lewis Mumford 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.