Max Gallo books in order
French historian, writer and politician
- Lived
- 1932–2017
- Country
- France
- Books
- 7
- Also writes as
- Max Laugham, David Gallway
Max Gallo published 2 novels and 5 non-fiction books, beginning with For Those I Loved (1971). The best-known is Napoléon (1997).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Max Gallo
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Napoléon
Max Gallo's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Napoléon (1997)
The Song of Departure (2004)
Non-fiction in order
For Those I Loved (1971)
The Night of Long Knives (1972)
The Night of the Long Knives (1972)
Spain Under Franco (1973)
Posters in History (1989)
About Max Gallo
Max Louis Jules Gallo was a French writer, historian and politician. He wrote over one hundred books. He served in the National Assembly (1981–1983), as Spokesperson of the Government under Prime Minister Pierre Mauroy (1983–1984), and in the European Parliament (1984–1994).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Max Gallo FAQ
- How many books has Max Gallo written?
- Max Gallo published 2 novels and 5 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Max Gallo's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Napoléon.
- What is Max Gallo's last book?
- The Song of Departure (2004).
- What is Max Gallo's most famous book?
- Napoléon (1997) is Max Gallo's most widely read book.
- Does Max Gallo write under a pen name?
- Yes: Max Gallo has also published as Max Laugham and David Gallway.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.