Nicholas Murray Butler books in order
American philosopher, diplomat, and educator
- Lived
- 1862–1947
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 30
Nicholas Murray Butler published 19 non-fiction books and 11 other books, beginning with The Effect of the War of 1812 Upon the Consolidation of the Union (1887). The best-known is The Oxford Book of American Essays (1914).
Updated September 2026
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The Oxford Book of American Essays
Nicholas Murray Butler's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Effect of the War of 1812 Upon the Consolidation of the Union (1887)
The Meaning Of Education And Other Essays And Addresses (1898)
Education in the United States (1900)
Philosophy (1908)
Why Should We Change Our Form of Government? (1912)
The Oxford Book of American Essays (1914)
The Building of the Nation (1916)
The Basis of Durable Peace (1917)
Is America Worth Saving? (1920)
William McKinley--and Twenty Years After (1920)
Making Liberal Men and Women (1921)
Scholarship and Service (1921)
Building the American Nation (1923)
The Faith of a Liberal (1924)
Between Two Worlds (1934)
The Family of Nations (1936)
Why War? (1940)
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity (1942)
The Age of the Americas (1942)
Other books in order
A Plea for the Training of the Hand (1888)
The Argument for Manual Training (1888)
How to Study Shakespeare: With Articles on General Literature and Directions for Forming and (1907)
True and False Democracy (1907)
The American as He Is (1908)
The International Mind (1912)
The International Mind: An Argument for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes (1912)
A World in Ferment (1917)
The Path to Peace (1930)
What Does Freedom Mean? (1943)
The World Today (1946)
About Nicholas Murray Butler
Nicholas Murray Butler was an American philosopher, diplomat, and educator. Butler was president of Columbia University, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the late James S. Sherman's replacement as William Howard Taft's running mate in the 1912 United States presidential election. The New York Times printed his Christmas greeting to the nation for many years during the 1920s and 1930s.
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Nicholas Murray Butler FAQ
- How many books has Nicholas Murray Butler written?
- Nicholas Murray Butler published 19 non-fiction books and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nicholas Murray Butler's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Oxford Book of American Essays.
- What is Nicholas Murray Butler's last book?
- The Age of the Americas (1942).
- What is Nicholas Murray Butler's most famous book?
- The Oxford Book of American Essays (1914) is Nicholas Murray Butler's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.