Riane Eisler has published 6 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Chalice and the Blade (1987). The latest is The Real Wealth of Nations (2007).
Updated September 2026
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The Chalice and the Blade
Riane Eisler's most-read book.
Newest
The Real Wealth of Nations
Published 2007.
Non-fiction in order
The Chalice and the Blade (1987)
When the Canary Stops Singing (1993)
Sacred Pleasure (1995)
Tomorrow's Children (2000)
The Power of Partnership (2002)
The Real Wealth of Nations (2007)
Other books in order
Dissolution (1977)
The Equal Rights Handbook (1978)
The Partnership Way (1990)
The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future (1998)
About Riane Eisler
Riane Tennenhaus Eisler is an Austrian-born American systems scientist, futurist, attorney, and author who writes about the effect of gender and family politics historically on societies, and vice versa. She is best known for her 1987 book, The Chalice and the Blade, in which she coined the terms "partnership" and "dominator".
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Riane Eisler FAQ
- How many books has Riane Eisler written?
- Riane Eisler has published 6 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Riane Eisler's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Chalice and the Blade.
- What is Riane Eisler's latest book?
- The Real Wealth of Nations (2007).
- What is Riane Eisler's most famous book?
- The Chalice and the Blade (1987) is Riane Eisler'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.