Paul Johnson books in order
Journalist, grand historian and speechwriter from England
- Lived
- 1928–2023
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 30
Paul Johnson published 7 novels, 1 novella, 20 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Modern Times (1983).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paul Johnson
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Modern Times
Paul Johnson's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Modern Times (1983)
A History of the Jews (1987)
A History of the American People (1997)
Napoleon (2002)
Creators (2006)
Heroes (2007)
Churchill (2009)
Novellas in order
George Washington (2005)
Non-fiction in order
The Offshore Islanders (1972)
Elizabeth I (1974)
A History of Christianity (1976)
The National Trust Book of British Castles (1978)
Civilizations of the Holy Land (1979)
Ireland (1981)
Pope John Paul Ii and the Catholic Restoration (1981)
A History of the Modern World (1988)
The Birth of the Modern (1991)
Castles of England, Scotland and Wales (1992)
The Quotable Paul Johnson (1994)
To Hell with Picasso, and Other Essays (1996)
The Papacy (1997)
The Renaissance (2000)
Art (2003)
The Vanished Landscape (2004)
Humorists (2010)
Jesus (2010)
Socrates (2011)
Darwin (2012)
Other books in order
British Cathedrals (1980)
The Quest for God (1996)
About Paul Johnson
Paul Bede Johnson was a British journalist, popular historian, speechwriter and author. Although associated with the political left in his early career, he became a popular conservative historian.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul Johnson FAQ
- How many books has Paul Johnson written?
- Paul Johnson published 7 novels, 1 novella, 20 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Johnson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Modern Times.
- What is Paul Johnson's last book?
- Darwin (2012).
- What is Paul Johnson's most famous book?
- Modern Times (1983) is Paul Johnson'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.