Michael Ignatieff books in order
Canadian professor, writer and politician
- Born
- 1947
- Country
- Canada
- Books
- 16
Michael Ignatieff has published 4 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with A Just Measure Ofpain (1978). The best-known is Blood and Belonging (1993). The latest is The Ordinary Virtues (2017).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Michael Ignatieff
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Blood and Belonging
Michael Ignatieff's most-read book.
Newest
The Ordinary Virtues
Published 2017.
Standalone novels in order
The Russian Album (1987)
Blood and Belonging (1993)
Scar Tissue (1993)
Charlie Johnson in the Flames (2003)
Non-fiction in order
A Just Measure Ofpain (1978)
Wealth and Virtue (1983)
The Needs of Strangers (1984)
Virtual War (2000)
Empire Lite (2003)
The Lesser Evil (2003)
The Ordinary Virtues (2017)
Other books in order
Asya (1991)
The Warrior's Honor (1997)
The Rights Revolution (2000)
American Exceptionalism and Human Rights (2005)
On Consolation (2021)
About Michael Ignatieff
Michael Grant Ignatieff is a Canadian author, academic and former politician who served as leader of the Liberal Party and leader of the Opposition from 2008 until 2011. Known for his work as a historian, Ignatieff has held senior academic posts at the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Toronto. Most recently, he was rector and president of Central European University; he held this position from 2016 to 2021.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Michael Ignatieff FAQ
- How many books has Michael Ignatieff written?
- Michael Ignatieff has published 4 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michael Ignatieff's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Blood and Belonging.
- What is Michael Ignatieff's latest book?
- The Ordinary Virtues (2017).
- What is Michael Ignatieff's most famous book?
- Blood and Belonging (1993) is Michael Ignatieff's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.