R. H. Tawney published 14 non-fiction books, beginning with The Agrarian Problem in the Sixteenth Century (1912). The best-known is Religion and the Rise of Capitalism (1926).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with R. H. Tawney
Non-fiction in order
The Acquisitive Society (1920)
Secondary Education for All (1922)
The British Labor Movement (1925)
Land and Labour in China (1932)
Social History and Literature (1950)
Tudor Economic Documents (1951)
The Attack (And Other Papers) (1953)
Business and Politics Under James I (1958)
Equality (1961)
The Radical Tradition (1964)
Commonplace Book (1972)
R. H. Tawney (1979)
About R. H. Tawney
Richard Henry Tawney was an English economic historian, social critic, ethical socialist, Christian socialist, and important proponent of adult education.
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R. H. Tawney FAQ
- How many books has R. H. Tawney written?
- R. H. Tawney published 14 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read R. H. Tawney's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Religion and the Rise of Capitalism.
- What is R. H. Tawney's last book?
- The Radical Tradition (1964).
- What is R. H. Tawney's most famous book?
- Religion and the Rise of Capitalism (1926) is R. H. Tawney's most widely read book.
- Can I read R. H. Tawney's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by R. H. Tawney 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.