Robert Koch books in order
German physician, bacteriologist
- Lived
- 1843–1910
- Country
- Kingdom of Hanover
- Books
- 2
Robert Koch published 2 books, beginning with Investigations into the Etiology of Traumatic Infective Diseases (1880).
Updated September 2026
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Investigations into the Etiology of Traumatic Infective Diseases
Robert Koch's most-read book.
Other books in order

Investigations into the Etiology of Traumatic Infective Diseases (1880)
The Aetiology of Tuberculosis (1890)
About Robert Koch
Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch was a German physician and microbiologist. He won the 1905 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "for his investigations and discoveries in relation to tuberculosis".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert Koch FAQ
- How many books has Robert Koch written?
- Robert Koch published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Koch's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Investigations into the Etiology of Traumatic Infective Diseases.
- What is Robert Koch's last book?
- The Aetiology of Tuberculosis (1890).
- What is Robert Koch's most famous book?
- Investigations into the Etiology of Traumatic Infective Diseases (1880) is Robert Koch's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.