Samuel P. Huntington books in order
American political scientist
- Lived
- 1927–2008
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 14
Samuel P. Huntington published 2 novels, 1 novella, 8 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Soldier and the State (1957).
Updated September 2026
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The Soldier and the State
Samuel P. Huntington's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Soldier and the State (1957)
The Crisis of Democracy (1975)
Novellas in order
The Clash of Civilizations (1996)
Non-fiction in order
Changing Patterns of Military Politics (1961)
The Common Defense (1961)
Political Power (1963)
Political Order in Changing Societies (1968)
Authoritarian Politics in Modern Society (1970)
American Politics (1981)
The Third Wave (1991)
Who Are We? The Challenges to America's National Identity (2004)
Other books in order
Conservatism as an Ideology (1957)
No Easy Choice (1976)
Culture Matters (2001)
About Samuel P. Huntington
Samuel Phillips Huntington was an American political scientist, adviser, and academic. He was the Albert J. Weatherhead III University Professor at Harvard University, where he directed the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs.
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Samuel P. Huntington FAQ
- How many books has Samuel P. Huntington written?
- Samuel P. Huntington published 2 novels, 1 novella, 8 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Samuel P. Huntington's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Soldier and the State.
- What is Samuel P. Huntington's last book?
- Who Are We? The Challenges to America's National Identity (2004).
- What is Samuel P. Huntington's most famous book?
- The Soldier and the State (1957) is Samuel P. Huntington'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.