Portrait of Ze'ev Jabotinsky

Ze'ev Jabotinsky books in order

Russian Jewish poet, founder of Revisionist Zionist movement

Lived
1880–1940
Country
Mandatory Palestine
Books
2
Also writes as
Altalena

Ze'ev Jabotinsky published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Turkey and the War (1917).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Ze'ev Jabotinsky

Standalone novels in order

  1. Samson the Nazirite (1926)

    Adapted for film

Non-fiction in order

  1. Turkey and the War (1917)

    263 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Ze'ev Jabotinsky

Ze'ev Jabotinsky was a Zionist leader, orator, writer, and soldier. He was the founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement and its associated organizations, including the Union of Revisionist Zionists (Hatzohar), New Zionist Organization, Betar youth movement, and paramilitary Irgun.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Ze'ev Jabotinsky FAQ

How many books has Ze'ev Jabotinsky written?
Ze'ev Jabotinsky published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ze'ev Jabotinsky's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Turkey and the War.
What is Ze'ev Jabotinsky's last book?
Samson the Nazirite (1926).
What is Ze'ev Jabotinsky's most famous book?
Turkey and the War (1917) is Ze'ev Jabotinsky's most widely read book.
Does Ze'ev Jabotinsky write under a pen name?
Yes: Ze'ev Jabotinsky has also published as Altalena.
Which Ze'ev Jabotinsky books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Samson the Nazirite (as Samson and Delilah, film, 1950).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.