William Camden books in order
(1551–1623) English antiquarian
- Lived
- 1551–1623
- Country
- England
- Books
- 4
William Camden published 4 non-fiction books, beginning with Britannia (1586). The best-known is The History of the Most Renowned and Victorious Princess Elizabeth, Late Queen of England (1615).
Updated September 2026
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The History of the Most Renowned and Victorious Princess Elizabeth, Late Queen of England
William Camden's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Britannia (1586)
Remaines Concerning Britain (1605)
The History of the Most Renowned and Victorious Princess Elizabeth, Late Queen of England (1615)
Annales (1625)
About William Camden
William Camden was an English antiquarian, historian, topographer, and herald, best known as author of Britannia, the first chorographical survey of the islands of Great Britain and Ireland that relates landscape, geography, antiquarianism, and history, and the Annales, the first detailed historical account of the reign of Elizabeth I.
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William Camden FAQ
- How many books has William Camden written?
- William Camden published 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Camden's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of the Most Renowned and Victorious Princess Elizabeth, Late Queen of England.
- What is William Camden's last book?
- Annales (1625).
- What is William Camden's most famous book?
- The History of the Most Renowned and Victorious Princess Elizabeth, Late Queen of England (1615) is William Camden'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.