Natalie Zemon Davis books in order
Canadian-American historian
- Lived
- 1928–2023
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 8
Natalie Zemon Davis published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Return of Martin Guerre (1983).
Updated September 2026
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The Return of Martin Guerre
Natalie Zemon Davis's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Fiction in the Archives (1987)
Non-fiction in order
The Return of Martin Guerre (1983)
Society and Culture in Early Modern France (1986)
Women on the Margins (1995)
Slaves on Screen (2000)
The Gift in Sixteenth-century France (2000)
Trickster Travels (2006)
Other books in order
The Allure Of The Archives (2013)
About Natalie Zemon Davis
Natalie Zemon Davis, was an American-Canadian historian of the early modern period. She was the Henry Charles Lea Professor of History at Princeton University. Her work originally focused on France, but it later broadened to include other parts of Europe, North America, and the Caribbean. For example, her book, Trickster Travels (2006), views Italy, Spain, Morocco and other parts of North Africa and West Africa through the lens of Leo Africanus's travels. Davis' books have been widely translated translated into other languages: twenty-two for The Return of Martin Guerre, one of her most well-known works. She was the second female president of the American Historical Association.
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Natalie Zemon Davis FAQ
- How many books has Natalie Zemon Davis written?
- Natalie Zemon Davis published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Natalie Zemon Davis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Return of Martin Guerre.
- What is Natalie Zemon Davis's last book?
- Trickster Travels (2006).
- What is Natalie Zemon Davis's most famous book?
- The Return of Martin Guerre (1983) is Natalie Zemon Davis'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.