What order should I read Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fabian Essays in Socialism.

What is Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield's last book?

The Truth About Soviet Russia (1942).

What is Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield's most famous book?

Fabian Essays in Socialism (1889) is Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield's most widely read book.

Can I read Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield's books for free?

Yes. 2 books by Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield books in order

English socialist economist, 1859–1947

Lived: 1859–1947
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 17

Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield published 10 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with Fabian Essays in Socialism (1889).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield

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Fabian Essays in Socialism
Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield's most-read book.

Non-fiction in order

Socialism in England (1889)
136 pages
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The London Programme (1891)
218 pages
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The History of Trade Unionism (1894)
784 pages
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Problems of Modern Industry (1898)
286 pages
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The Works Manager To-day (1917)
162 pages
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English Prisons Under Local Government (1922)
261 pages
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English Poor Law History (1927)
777 pages
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Soviet Communism (1935)
520 pages
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The Truth About Soviet Russia (1942)
128 pages
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The Development of English Local Government, 1689-1835 (1963)
194 pages
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Other books in order

Fabian Essays in Socialism (1889)
251 pages
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The Eight Hours Day (1891)
280 pages
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Industrial Democracy (1897)
929 pages
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English Poor Law Policy (1910)
379 pages
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Grants in Aid (1911)
135 pages
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The Prevention of Destitution (1911)
348 pages
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The Consumers' Co-operative Movement (1921)
504 pages
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About Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield

Sidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield was a British socialist, economist and reformer, who co-founded the London School of Economics. He was an early member of the Fabian Society in 1884, joining, like George Bernard Shaw, three months after its inception. Along with his wife Beatrice Webb and with Annie Besant, Graham Wallas, Edward R. Pease, Hubert Bland and Sydney Olivier, Shaw and Webb turned the Fabian Society into the pre-eminent politico-intellectual society in Edwardian England. He wrote the original, pro-nationalisation Clause IV for the British Labour Party.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield FAQ

How many books has Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield written?: Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield published 10 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fabian Essays in Socialism.
What is Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield's last book?: The Truth About Soviet Russia (1942).
What is Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield's most famous book?: Fabian Essays in Socialism (1889) is Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield's most widely read book.
Can I read Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield's books for free?: Yes. 2 books by Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.