Sun Yat-sen books in order
Chinese politician, physician, and revolutionary
- Lived
- 1866–1925
- Country
- China
- Books
- 9
Sun Yat-sen published 3 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Kidnapped in London (1897). The best-known is Memoirs of a Chinese Revolutionary (1927).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sun Yat-sen
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Memoirs of a Chinese Revolutionary
Sun Yat-sen's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Sun–Joffe Manifesto (Jan 1923)
Three Principles of the People (1924)
Last Will and Testament of Sun Yat-sen (1925)
Novellas in order
Kidnapped in London (1897)
Non-fiction in order
Memoirs of a Chinese Revolutionary (1927)
The Triple Demism of Sun Yat-sen (1931)
Fundamentals of National Reconstruction (1945)
Other books in order
China and Japan: Natural Friends--unnatural Enemies (1941)
About Sun Yat-sen
Sun Yat-sen was a Chinese physician, revolutionary and political philosopher who founded the Republic of China (ROC) and the Kuomintang (KMT). Sun is credited with leading the 1911 Revolution and overthrowing the Qing dynasty. He served as the first president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of China (1912) and as the inaugural premier of the Kuomintang.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sun Yat-sen FAQ
- How many books has Sun Yat-sen written?
- Sun Yat-sen published 3 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sun Yat-sen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Memoirs of a Chinese Revolutionary.
- What is Sun Yat-sen's last book?
- Memoirs of a Chinese Revolutionary (1927).
- What is Sun Yat-sen's most famous book?
- Memoirs of a Chinese Revolutionary (1927) is Sun Yat-sen's most widely read book.
- Can I read Sun Yat-sen's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Sun Yat-sen 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.