William H. Prescott books in order
American historian and Hispanist
- Lived
- 1796–1859
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
William H. Prescott published 6 non-fiction books and 1 poetry collection, beginning with History of the Conquest of Peru (1847).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William H. Prescott
Non-fiction in order
History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, the Catholic, of Spain (1838)
History of the Conquest of Mexico: With a Preliminary View of the Ancient Mexican Civilization (1843)
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain (1855)
Poetry in order
Biographical and Critical Miscellanies (1858)
Free to read
All free classics
About William H. Prescott
William Hickling Prescott was an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific historian. Despite having serious visual impairment, which at times prevented him from reading or writing for himself, Prescott became one of the most eminent historians of 19th-century America. He is also noted for his eidetic memory, also called "photographic memory".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William H. Prescott FAQ
- How many books has William H. Prescott written?
- William H. Prescott published 6 non-fiction books and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William H. Prescott's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with History of the Conquest of Peru.
- What is William H. Prescott's last book?
- History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain (1855).
- What is William H. Prescott's most famous book?
- History of the Conquest of Peru (1847) is William H. Prescott's most widely read book.
- Can I read William H. Prescott's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by William H. Prescott are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Authors like William H. Prescott
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.