Xenophon books in order
Greek philosopher, historian, soldier
- Lived
- 429 BC–353 BC
- Country
- Ancient Greece
- Books
- 10
Xenophon published 3 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Cynegeticus (392 BC). The best-known is Polity of the Lacedaemonians (400 BC).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Xenophon
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Polity of the Lacedaemonians
Xenophon's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Cynegeticus (392 BC)
Polity of the Lacedaemonians (400 BC)
Cyropaedia (1698)
Non-fiction in order
Memorabilia (1712)
Hellenica (1852)
Anabasis (1859)
Oeconomicus (1888)
Other books in order
On Horsemanship (1962)
Symposium (2004)
Agesilaus (2018)
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About Xenophon
Xenophon of Athens was a Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian. At the age of 30, he was elected as one of the leaders of the retreating Greek mercenaries, the Ten Thousand, who had been part of Cyrus the Younger's attempt to seize control of the Achaemenid Empire. As the military historian Theodore Ayrault Dodge wrote, "the centuries since have devised nothing to surpass the genius of this warrior".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Xenophon FAQ
- How many books has Xenophon written?
- Xenophon published 3 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Xenophon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Polity of the Lacedaemonians.
- What is Xenophon's last book?
- Polity of the Lacedaemonians (400 BC).
- What is Xenophon's most famous book?
- Polity of the Lacedaemonians (400 BC) is Xenophon's most widely read book.
- Can I read Xenophon's books for free?
- Yes. 18 books by Xenophon 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.