Theodor Mommsen books in order
German classical scholar and historian
- Lived
- 1817–1903
- Country
- German Reich
- Books
- 6
Theodor Mommsen published 2 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The History of Rome (1854). The best-known is The History of Rome, Volume Iii (1854).
Updated September 2026
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The History of Rome, Volume Iii
Theodor Mommsen's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The History of Rome (1854)
Corpus Inscriptionum Latinarum (1862)
Non-fiction in order
The History of Rome, Volume Iii (1854)
The Provinces of the Roman Empire from Caesar to Diocletian (1886)
The Provinces of the Roman Empire (1887)
Other books in order
Histoire Romaine (1863)
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About Theodor Mommsen
Christian Matthias Theodor Mommsen was a German classical scholar, historian, jurist, journalist, politician and archaeologist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest classicists of the 19th century. He received the 1902 Nobel Prize in Literature for his historical writings, including The History of Rome, after having been nominated by 18 members of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. He was also a prominent German politician, as a member of the Prussian and German parliaments. His works on Roman law and on the law of obligations had a significant impact on the German civil code.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Theodor Mommsen FAQ
- How many books has Theodor Mommsen written?
- Theodor Mommsen published 2 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Theodor Mommsen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of Rome, Volume Iii.
- What is Theodor Mommsen's last book?
- The Provinces of the Roman Empire (1887).
- What is Theodor Mommsen's most famous book?
- The History of Rome, Volume Iii (1854) is Theodor Mommsen's most widely read book.
- Can I read Theodor Mommsen's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Theodor Mommsen 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.