Michael Parenti published 18 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with Democracy for the Few (1974). The best-known is Blackshirts and Reds (1997).
Updated September 2026
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Blackshirts and Reds
Michael Parenti's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Democracy for the Few (1974)
Power and the Powerless (1978)
Inventing Reality (1985)
The Sword and the Dollar (1988)
Make-Believe Media (1991)
Land of Idols (1993)
Dirty Truths (1996)
America Besieged (1998)
History as Mystery (1999)
To Kill a Nation (2000)
The Terrorism Trap (2002)
The Assassination of Julius Caesar (2003)
The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A People's History of Ancient Rome (2003)
Superpatriotism (2004)
The Culture Struggle (2005)
Contrary Notions (2007)
God and His Demons (2010)
Profit Pathology and Other Indecencies (2015)
Other books in order
Ethnic and Political Attitudes (1962)
The Anti-communist Impulse (1969)
Trends and Tragedies in American Foreign Policy (1971)
Against Empire (1995)
Blackshirts and Reds (1997)
The Face Of Imperialism (2011)
Yellow Parenti (2023)
About Michael Parenti
Michael John Parenti was an American political scientist, academic historian and cultural critic who wrote on scholarly and popular subjects. He taught at universities and also ran for political office. Parenti was well known for his Marxist writings and lectures, and was an intellectual of the American Left.
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Michael Parenti FAQ
- How many books has Michael Parenti written?
- Michael Parenti published 18 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michael Parenti's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Blackshirts and Reds.
- What is Michael Parenti's last book?
- Profit Pathology and Other Indecencies (2015).
- What is Michael Parenti's most famous book?
- Blackshirts and Reds (1997) is Michael Parenti's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.