Roy Jenkins published 1 novel, 9 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Churchill (2001).
Updated September 2026
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Churchill
Roy Jenkins's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Mr. Balfour's Poodle (1954)
Non-fiction in order
Mr. Attlee (1948)
Asquith; Portrait of a Man and an Era (1964)
Essays and Speeches (1967)
Truman (1986)
Baldwin (1987)
A Life at the Centre (1991)
Gladstone (1995)
The Chancellors (1998)
Churchill (2001)
Other books in order
Sir Charles Dilke (1965)
About Roy Jenkins
Roy Harris Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Hillhead was a British statesman and writer who served as President of the European Commission from 1977 to 1981. At various times a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Labour Party and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and a peer for the Liberal Democrats, he was Chancellor of the Exchequer and Home Secretary under the Wilson and Callaghan governments.
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Roy Jenkins FAQ
- How many books has Roy Jenkins written?
- Roy Jenkins published 1 novel, 9 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Roy Jenkins's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Churchill.
- What is Roy Jenkins's last book?
- Churchill (2001).
- What is Roy Jenkins's most famous book?
- Churchill (2001) is Roy Jenkins'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.