Thomas Robert Malthus books in order
British political economist
- Lived
- 1766–1834
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 2
Thomas Robert Malthus published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with An Essay on the Principle of Population (1798).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas Robert Malthus
Non-fiction in order
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All free classicsAn Inquiry into the Nature and Progress of Rent, and the Principles by Which It is Regulated
Observations on the Effects of the Corn Laws, and of a Rise or Fall in the Price of Corn on the Agriculture and General Wealth of the Country
The Measure of Value Stated and Illustrated
The Grounds of an Opinion on the Policy of Restricting the Importation of Foreign Corn
About Thomas Robert Malthus
Thomas Robert Malthus was an English economist, cleric, and scholar influential in the fields of political economy and demography.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas Robert Malthus FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Robert Malthus written?
- Thomas Robert Malthus published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Robert Malthus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An Essay on the Principle of Population.
- What is Thomas Robert Malthus's last book?
- Definitions in Political Economy (1827).
- What is Thomas Robert Malthus's most famous book?
- An Essay on the Principle of Population (1798) is Thomas Robert Malthus's most widely read book.
- Can I read Thomas Robert Malthus's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Thomas Robert Malthus 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.