Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield books in order
18th-century British statesman and man of letters;
- Lived
- 1694–1773
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 5
Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield published 1 non-fiction book and 4 other books, beginning with Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World (1774).
Updated September 2026
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Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World
Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
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French Correspondence of Philip Dormer Stanhope, Fourth Earl of Chesterfield (1774)
Letters...to His Son (1775)
Miscellaneous Works of the Late Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield (1777)
Elements of a Polite Education (1800)
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All free classicsLetters to His Son, Complete
Letters, sentences and maxims
Quotes and Images from Chesterfield's Letters to His Son
Letters to His Son, 1748
Letters to His Son, 1746-47
Letters to His Son, 1749
Letters to His Son, 1752
Letters to His Son, 1750
Letters to His Son, 1751
Letters to His Son, 1753-54
Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Lord Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, 1766-71
Letters to His Son, 1756-58
About Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield was a British politician, diplomat and writer.
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Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield FAQ
- How many books has Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield written?
- Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield published 1 non-fiction book and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World.
- What is Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's last book?
- Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World (1774).
- What is Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's most famous book?
- Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World (1774) is Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's most widely read book.
- Can I read Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's books for free?
- Yes. 15 books by Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.