Matthew Paris books in order
Medieval English chronicler and artist
- Lived
- 1200–1259
- Country
- England
- Books
- 1
Matthew Paris published 1 novel, beginning with The Lives of the Two Offas (1250).
Updated September 2026
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The Lives of the Two Offas
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Matthew Paris books in order of publication
The Lives of the Two Offas (1250)
About Matthew Paris
Matthew Paris, also known as Matthew of Paris, was an English Benedictine monk, chronicler, artist in illuminated manuscripts, and cartographer who was based at St Albans Abbey in Hertfordshire. He authored a number of historical works, many of which he scribed and illuminated himself, typically in drawings partly coloured with watercolour washes, sometimes called "tinted drawings". Some were written in Latin, others in Anglo-Norman or French verse. He is sometimes confused with the nonexistent Matthew of Westminster.
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Matthew Paris FAQ
- How many books has Matthew Paris written?
- Matthew Paris published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Matthew Paris's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Lives of the Two Offas.
- What is Matthew Paris's last book?
- The Lives of the Two Offas (1250).
- What is Matthew Paris's most famous book?
- The Lives of the Two Offas (1250) is Matthew Paris's most widely read book.
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