Walther Rathenau books in order
German businessman, writer, art collector and politician
- Lived
- 1867–1922
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 3
- Also writes as
- W. Hartenau
Walther Rathenau published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Zur Mechanik Des Geistes (1917).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Walther Rathenau
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Zur Mechanik Des Geistes
Walther Rathenau's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
In Days to Come (1921)
Other books in order
Zur Mechanik Des Geistes (1917)
The New Society (1921)
About Walther Rathenau
Walther Rathenau was a German industrialist, writer and politician who served as foreign minister of Germany from February 1922 until his assassination in June 1922.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Walther Rathenau FAQ
- How many books has Walther Rathenau written?
- Walther Rathenau published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Walther Rathenau's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Zur Mechanik Des Geistes.
- What is Walther Rathenau's last book?
- In Days to Come (1921).
- What is Walther Rathenau's most famous book?
- Zur Mechanik Des Geistes (1917) is Walther Rathenau's most widely read book.
- Does Walther Rathenau write under a pen name?
- Yes: Walther Rathenau has also published as W. Hartenau.
- Can I read Walther Rathenau's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Walther Rathenau is 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.