Michael Psellos books in order
11th-century Byzantine monk, writer and court official
- Lived
- 1018–1078
- Country
- Byzantine Empire
- Books
- 1
Michael Psellos published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Chronographia.
Updated September 2026
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Chronographia
Michael Psellos's most-read book.
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Chronographia (1978)
About Michael Psellos
Michael Psellos or Psellus was a Byzantine monk, savant, writer, philosopher, imperial courtier, historian, and music theorist. He was born in 1017 or 1018, and is believed to have died in 1078, although it has also been maintained that he remained alive until 1096. He served as a high ranking courtier and advisor to several Byzantine emperors and was instrumental in the re-positioning of power of those emperors.
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Michael Psellos FAQ
- How many books has Michael Psellos written?
- Michael Psellos published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michael Psellos's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Chronographia.
- What is Michael Psellos's most famous book?
- Chronographia is Michael Psellos'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.