Pliny the Elder books in order
Roman military commander and writer (AD23/24–79)
- Lived
- 20–79
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 1
Pliny the Elder published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Natural History.
Updated September 2026
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Natural History
Pliny the Elder's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Natural History (1938)
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All free classics
About Pliny the Elder
Gaius Plinius Secundus, known in English as Pliny the Elder, was a Roman author, naturalist, scientist, naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, procurator, and friend of the emperor Vespasian. Pliny wrote the encyclopedic Naturalis Historia, a thirty-seven-volume work covering a vast array of topics on human knowledge and the natural world, which became an editorial model for encyclopedias. He spent most of his spare time studying, writing, and investigating natural and geographic phenomena in the field.
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Pliny the Elder FAQ
- How many books has Pliny the Elder written?
- Pliny the Elder published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pliny the Elder's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Natural History.
- What is Pliny the Elder's most famous book?
- Natural History is Pliny the Elder's most widely read book.
- Can I read Pliny the Elder's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Pliny the Elder 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.