Roscoe Pound published 9 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with Readings in Roman Law (1906). The best-known is Jurisprudence (1959).
Updated September 2026
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Jurisprudence
Roscoe Pound's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Spirit of the Common Law (1906)
Interpretations of Legal History (1923)
Criminal Justice in America (1930)
The Formative Era of American Law (1938)
Contemporary Juristic Theory (1940)
Social Control Through Law (1942)
Justice According to Law (1951)
The Lawyer from Antiquity to Modern Times (1953)
Other books in order
Readings in Roman Law (1906)
Organization of Courts (1913)
Law and Morals (1924)
Appellate Procedure in Civil Cases (1941)
Administrative Law (1942)
The Development of Constitutional Guarantees of Liberty (1957)
Jurisprudence (1959)
About Roscoe Pound
Nathan Roscoe Pound was an American legal scholar and educator. He served as dean of the University of Nebraska College of Law from 1903 to 1911 and was dean of Harvard Law School from 1916 to 1936. He was a member of Northwestern University, the University of Chicago Law School and the faculty at UCLA School of Law in the school's early years, from 1949 to 1952. The Journal of Legal Studies has identified Pound as one of the most cited legal scholars of the 20th century.
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Roscoe Pound FAQ
- How many books has Roscoe Pound written?
- Roscoe Pound published 9 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Roscoe Pound's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Jurisprudence.
- What is Roscoe Pound's last book?
- The Lawyer from Antiquity to Modern Times (1953).
- What is Roscoe Pound's most famous book?
- Jurisprudence (1959) is Roscoe Pound's most widely read book.
- Can I read Roscoe Pound's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Roscoe Pound is 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.