U Thant books in order
UN Secretary-General from 1961 to 1971
- Lived
- 1909–1974
- Country
- Myanmar
- Books
- 7
U Thant published 2 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Memorial Service and Addresses (1964).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with U Thant
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Memorial Service and Addresses
U Thant's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Toward World Peace (1964)
View from the UN (1978)
Other books in order
Memorial Service and Addresses (1964)
Introduction to the Annual Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization (1966)
Portfolio for Peace (1968)
[Public Papers] (1976)
Public Papers of the Secretaries (2010)
About U Thant
Thant, known honorifically as U Thant, was a Burmese diplomat and the third secretary-general of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971, the first Asian to hold the position. He held the office for a record 10 years and one month.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
U Thant FAQ
- How many books has U Thant written?
- U Thant published 2 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read U Thant's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Memorial Service and Addresses.
- What is U Thant's last book?
- Toward World Peace (1964).
- What is U Thant's most famous book?
- Memorial Service and Addresses (1964) is U Thant's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.