U Nu books in order
Burmese nationalist and political figure
- Lived
- 1907–1995
- Country
- Myanmar
- Books
- 1
U Nu published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Towards a Socialist State (1958).
Updated September 2026
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Towards a Socialist State
U Nu's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Towards a Socialist State (1958)
About U Nu
Nu, commonly known as U Nu and also by the honorific name Thakin Nu, was a prominent Burmese statesman and the first Prime Minister of Union of Burma. He was educated at Rangoon University, where he developed his political ideas and became actively involved in the student movement. Nu's involvement in the nationalist movement deepened during his university years, and he quickly emerged as a leading figure advocating for Burma's independence from British colonial rule.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
U Nu FAQ
- How many books has U Nu written?
- U Nu published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read U Nu's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Towards a Socialist State.
- What is U Nu's last book?
- Towards a Socialist State (1958).
- What is U Nu's most famous book?
- Towards a Socialist State (1958) is U Nu'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.