Nestor the Chronicler books in order
Saint and chronicler of Kievan Rus'
- Lived
- 1056–1114
- Country
- Kievan Rus'
- Books
- 1
Nestor the Chronicler published 1 novel. The best-known is Primary Chronicle.
Updated September 2026
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Primary Chronicle
Nestor the Chronicler's most-read book.
Nestor the Chronicler books in order of publication
Primary Chronicle (1200)
About Nestor the Chronicler
Nestor the Chronicler was a monk of the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev and a prominent author in Kievan Rus'. He is firmly credited with writing two major hagiographies: the Life of the Venerable Theodosius of the Kiev Caves and the Account about the Life and Martyrdom of the Blessed Passion Bearers Boris and Gleb.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nestor the Chronicler FAQ
- How many books has Nestor the Chronicler written?
- Nestor the Chronicler published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nestor the Chronicler's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Primary Chronicle.
- What is Nestor the Chronicler's most famous book?
- Primary Chronicle is Nestor the Chronicler'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.