Paul the Deacon books in order
8th century Benedictine monk, scribe and historian
- Lived
- 720–799
- Country
- Kingdom of the Lombards
- Books
- 2
Paul the Deacon published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Gesta Episcoporum Mettensium (784).
Updated September 2026
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Gesta Episcoporum Mettensium
Paul the Deacon's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Gesta Episcoporum Mettensium (784)
Non-fiction in order
History of the Lombards (1974)
About Paul the Deacon
Paul the Deacon, also known as Paulus Diaconus, Warnefridus, Barnefridus, or Winfridus, and sometimes suffixed Cassinensis, was a Benedictine monk, scribe, and historian of the Lombards.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul the Deacon FAQ
- How many books has Paul the Deacon written?
- Paul the Deacon published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul the Deacon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gesta Episcoporum Mettensium.
- What is Paul the Deacon's last book?
- Gesta Episcoporum Mettensium (784).
- What is Paul the Deacon's most famous book?
- Gesta Episcoporum Mettensium (784) is Paul the Deacon'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.