William Wilberforce books in order
English politician and abolitionist
- Lived
- 1759–1833
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
William Wilberforce published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Speech of William Wilberforce, Esq., Representative for the County of York, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1789, on the Question of the Abolition of the Slave Trade (1789).
Updated September 2026
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The Speech of William Wilberforce, Esq., Representative for the County of York, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1789, on the Question of the Abolition of the Slave Trade
William Wilberforce's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Letter on the Abolition of the Slave Trade. Addressed to the Freeholders and Other Inhabitants of Yorkshire (Oct 2010)
Non-fiction in order
A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians (1797)
The Correspondence of William Wilberforce (1841)
Other books in order
The Speech of William Wilberforce, Esq., Representative for the County of York, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1789, on the Question of the Abolition of the Slave Trade (1789)
Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes in This Country Contrasted with Real Christianity (1797)
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About William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce was a British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the Atlantic slave trade. A native of Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, he began his political career in 1780, and became an independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Yorkshire (1784–1812). In 1785, he underwent a conversion experience and became an evangelical Anglican, which resulted in major changes to his lifestyle and a lifelong concern for reform.
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William Wilberforce FAQ
- How many books has William Wilberforce written?
- William Wilberforce published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Wilberforce's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Speech of William Wilberforce, Esq., Representative for the County of York, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1789, on the Question of the Abolition of the Slave Trade.
- What is William Wilberforce's last book?
- A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians (1797).
- What is William Wilberforce's most famous book?
- The Speech of William Wilberforce, Esq., Representative for the County of York, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1789, on the Question of the Abolition of the Slave Trade (1789) is William Wilberforce's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Wilberforce's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by William Wilberforce 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.