William Muir books in order
Scottish Orientalist and colonial administrator
- Lived
- 1819–1905
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
William Muir published 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Life of Mahomet (1861). The best-known is Extracts from the Coran in the Original (1880).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William Muir
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Extracts from the Coran in the Original
William Muir's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Corân (1878)
The Caliphate, Its Rise, Decline, and Fall (1892)
Other books in order
The Life of Mahomet (1861)
Extracts from the Coran in the Original (1880)
The Caliphate (1891)
The Life of Mohammad from Original Sources (1912)
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About William Muir
Sir William Muir was a Scottish Orientalist and colonial administrator. He served as Lieutenant Governor of the North-Western Provinces of British India from 1868 and as Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1885 to 1903.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Muir FAQ
- How many books has William Muir written?
- William Muir published 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Muir's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Extracts from the Coran in the Original.
- What is William Muir's last book?
- The Caliphate, Its Rise, Decline, and Fall (1892).
- What is William Muir's most famous book?
- Extracts from the Coran in the Original (1880) is William Muir's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Muir's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by William Muir are 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.