Tony Benn published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Arguments for Democracy (1981).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Tony Benn
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Arguments for Democracy
Tony Benn's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
More Time for Politics (2007)
Non-fiction in order
Arguments for Democracy (1981)
Parliament, People, and Power (1982)
Conflicts of Interest (1990)
Years of Hope (1994)
The Benn Diaries, 1940-90 (1995)
Audience with Tony Benn (2002)
Free at Last (2002)
Free Radical (2003)
Dare to Be a Daniel (2004)
Letters to My Grandchildren (2009)
Other books in order
Tony Benn on the Falklands War (1982)
About Tony Benn
Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, known between 1960 and 1963 as The Viscount Stansgate, was a British Labour Party politician and political activist who served as a Cabinet minister in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the member of Parliament (MP) for Bristol South East and then Chesterfield for 47 of the 51 years between 1950 and 2001. He later served as President of the Stop the War Coalition from 2001 to 2014.
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Tony Benn FAQ
- How many books has Tony Benn written?
- Tony Benn published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Tony Benn's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Arguments for Democracy.
- What is Tony Benn's last book?
- Letters to My Grandchildren (2009).
- What is Tony Benn's most famous book?
- Arguments for Democracy (1981) is Tony Benn's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.