William Z. Foster books in order
American labor organizer and Communist politician
- Lived
- 1881–1961
- Books
- 33
William Z. Foster published 7 non-fiction books and 26 other books, beginning with The Great Steel Strike and Its Lessons (1920).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William Z. Foster
Non-fiction in order
Toward Soviet America (1932)
Communism Versus Fascism (1941)
Quarantine the War Mongers (1947)
The Meaning of the 9-party Communist Conference (1947)
The New Europe (1947)
Outline Political History of the Americas (1951)
The Negro People in American History (1954)
Other books in order
The Bankruptcy of the American Labor Movement (1922)
The Railroaders' Next Step--amalgamation (1922)
Strike Strategy (1926)
Victorious Socialist Construction in the Soviet Union (1930)
Little Brothers of the Big Labor Fakers (1931)
Industrial Unionism (1936)
Stop Wage-cuts & Layoffs on the Railroads (1938)
Pages from a Worker's Life (1939)
The War Crisis (1940)
What's What About the War (1940)
Defend America by Smashing Hitlerism (1941)
The Railroad Workers and the War (1941)
World Capitalism and World Socialism (1941)
Smash Hitler's Spring Offensive Now! (1942)
For Speedy Victory (1943)
The Menace of American Imperialism (1945)
The Strike Situation and Organized Labor's Wage and Job Strategy (1945)
Reaction Beats Its War Drums (1946)
American Trade Unionism (1947)
Organized Labor and the Fascist Danger (1947)
Workers, Defend Your Unions! (1947)
The N.y. Herald Tribune's 23 Questions About the Communist Party (1948)
A Letter to Congress (1952)
History of the Communist Party of the United States (1952)
History of the Three Internationals (1955)
About William Z. Foster
William Z. Foster was a radical American labor organizer and Communist politician, whose career included serving as General Secretary of the Communist Party USA from 1945 to 1957. He was previously a member of the Socialist Party of America and the Industrial Workers of the World, leading the drive to organize packinghouse industry workers during World War I and the steel strike of 1919.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Z. Foster FAQ
- How many books has William Z. Foster written?
- William Z. Foster published 7 non-fiction books and 26 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Z. Foster's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Great Steel Strike and Its Lessons.
- What is William Z. Foster's last book?
- The Negro People in American History (1954).
- What is William Z. Foster's most famous book?
- The Great Steel Strike and Its Lessons (1920) is William Z. Foster's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Z. Foster's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by William Z. Foster is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.