Tacitus books in order
Roman historian and senator
- Lived
- 55–120
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 5
Tacitus published 5 non-fiction books, beginning with Germania (98).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Tacitus
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Germania
Tacitus's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Dialogus De Oratoribus (101)
Annals (1600)
Agricola (1817)
Histories (1884)
Germania (98)
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About Tacitus
Publius Cornelius Tacitus, known simply as Tacitus, was a Roman historian and politician. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Roman historians by modern scholars.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Tacitus FAQ
- How many books has Tacitus written?
- Tacitus published 5 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Tacitus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Germania.
- What is Tacitus's last book?
- Germania (98).
- What is Tacitus's most famous book?
- Germania (98) is Tacitus's most widely read book.
- Can I read Tacitus's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Tacitus are 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.