Max Weber books in order
German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist
- Lived
- 1864–1920
- Country
- North German Confederation
- Books
- 22
Max Weber published 3 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905).
Updated September 2026
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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
Max Weber's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The "Objectivity" of Knowledge in Social Science and Social Policy (1904)
Science as a Vocation (1919)
The City (1921)
Non-fiction in order
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905)
The Religion of China (1915)
Ancient Judaism (1919)
Politics as a Vocation (1919)
Sociology of Religion (1920)
The Religion of India (1921)
Economy and Society (1922)
Wirtschaftsgeschichte (1923)
General Economic History (1926)
From Max Weber; Essays in Sociology (1946)
Max Weber on the Methodology of the Social Sciences (1949)
The Rational and Social Foundations of Music (1958)
Max Weber (1963)
The Methodology of the Social Sciences (1968)
The Theory of Social and Economic Organization (1968)
Other books in order
The Theory of Social and Economic Organisation (1947)
The Protestant Ethic and the Sprit of Capitalism (1958)
Basic Concepts in Sociology (1962)
Max Weber on Charisma and Institution Building (1968)
Max Weber FAQ
- How many books has Max Weber written?
- Max Weber published 3 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Max Weber's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.
- What is Max Weber's last book?
- Economy and Society (1922).
- What is Max Weber's most famous book?
- The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905) is Max Weber's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.