Richard Cobden books in order
British Radical and Liberal statesman and manufacturer
- Lived
- 1804–1865
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 18
Richard Cobden published 5 non-fiction books and 13 other books, beginning with England, Ireland, and America (1835). The best-known is The Three Panics (1862).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Richard Cobden
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The Three Panics
Richard Cobden's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Few Questions on Secular Education, What It Is and What It Ought to Be (1848)
A Friendly Voice from England on American Affairs (1862)
The Political Writings (1867)
Speeches on Questions of Public Policy (1878)
The Political Writings of Richard Cobden (1878)
Other books in order
England, Ireland, and America (1835)
Russia (1836)
Incorporate Your Borough! (1838)
A Supplement to Lord Western's Letter to Lord John Russell (1841)
To the Manufacturers, Millowners, and Other Capitalists, of Every Shade of Political Opinion, Engaged in the Various Branches of the Cotton Trade, in the District of Which Manchester Is the Centre (1841)
Alarming Distress (1842)
Corrected Report of the Speech of Richard Cobden, Esq. M.p. in the House of Commons, the 12th of March, 1844 (1844)
Tenant Farmers and Farm Labourers (1844)
International Reduction of Armaments. - (1851)
1793 and 1853, in Three Letters (1853)
What Next and Next? (1856)
The Three Panics (1862)
Russia, Turkey, and England (1876)
About Richard Cobden
Richard Cobden was a British Radical and Liberal politician, manufacturer, and a campaigner for free trade and peace. He was associated with the Anti–Corn Law League and the Cobden–Chevalier Treaty.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Cobden FAQ
- How many books has Richard Cobden written?
- Richard Cobden published 5 non-fiction books and 13 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Cobden's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Three Panics.
- What is Richard Cobden's last book?
- The Political Writings (1867).
- What is Richard Cobden's most famous book?
- The Three Panics (1862) is Richard Cobden's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.