Thomas Paine books in order
American Founding Father, philosopher, and political activist
- Lived
- 1737–1809
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 14
Thomas Paine published 2 novels, 1 novella, 10 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Common Sense (1776).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas Paine
Standalone novels in order
The Age of Reason (1794)
Agrarian Justice (1797)
Novellas in order
Common Sense (1776)
Non-fiction in order
The American Crisis (1776)
Public Good (1780)
Letter Addressed to the Abbe Raynal, on the Affairs of North America (1782)
Rights of Man (1791)
The Writings of Thomas Paine (1792)
Letter to George Washington, President of the United States of America (1796)
The Decline and Fall of the English System of Finance (1796)
On the Origin of Free-masonry (1810)
The Political Writings of Thomas Paine (1824)
The Crisis (1995)
Other books in order
Examination of the Passages in the New Testament, Quoted from the Old and Called Prophecies Concerning Jesus Christ (1807)
Free to read
All free classicsThe Writings of Thomas Paine, Complete
The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 2 (1779-1792)
The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 4 (1794-1796)
The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III.
A Letter Addressed to the Abbe Raynal, on the Affairs of North America, in Which the Mistakes in the Abbe's Account of the Revolution of America Are Corrected and Cleared Up
About Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine was an English-born American Founding Father, inventor, political philosopher, and statesman. He authored Common Sense (1776) and The American Crisis (1776–1783), two of the most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, and he helped to inspire the colonial era patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Great Britain. His ideas reflected Enlightenment-era ideals of human rights.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas Paine FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Paine written?
- Thomas Paine published 2 novels, 1 novella, 10 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Paine's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Common Sense.
- What is Thomas Paine's last book?
- On the Origin of Free-masonry (1810).
- What is Thomas Paine's most famous book?
- Common Sense (1776) is Thomas Paine's most widely read book.
- Can I read Thomas Paine's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Thomas Paine 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.