Thomas Arnold books in order
English educator and historian, headmaster of Rugby School
- Lived
- 1795–1842
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 16
Thomas Arnold published 11 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Sermons (1832).
Updated September 2026
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Sermons
Thomas Arnold's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Principles of Church Reform (1833)
History of Rome (1838)
Introductory Lectures on Modern History (1842)
Fragment on the Church (1844)
Christian Life (1845)
History of the Later Roman Commonwealth (1845)
Introductory Lectures on Modern History, Delivered in Lent Term, 1842. with the Inaugural Lecture Delivered in December, 1841 (1845)
Sermons Chiefly on the Interpretation of Scripture (1845)
The Miscellaneous Works of Thomas Arnold (1845)
History of the Later Roman Commonwealth, from the End of the Second Punic War to the Death of Julius Caesar (1846)
Life of Hannibal (1859)
Other books in order
Sermons (1832)
Sermons Preached in the Chapel of Rugby School (1833)
Christian Life, Its Course, Its Hindrances, and Its Helps (1841)
Christian Life, Its Hopes, Its Fears, and Its Close (1842)
The Miscellaneous Works (1845)
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About Thomas Arnold
Thomas Arnold was an English educator and historian. He was an early supporter of the Broad Church Anglican movement. As headmaster of Rugby School from 1828 to 1841, he introduced several reforms that were widely copied by other noted public schools. His reforms redefined standards of masculinity and achievement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas Arnold FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Arnold written?
- Thomas Arnold published 11 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Arnold's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sermons.
- What is Thomas Arnold's last book?
- Fragment on the Church (1844).
- What is Thomas Arnold's most famous book?
- Sermons (1832) is Thomas Arnold's most widely read book.
- Can I read Thomas Arnold's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Thomas Arnold 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.