Narratives of Empire books in order A series by Gore Vidal
The Narratives of Empire series by Gore Vidal has 6 books, from Washington, D.C (1967) to Hollywood (1990). Read it in order, starting with Washington, D.C.
Reading order: 1 Washington, D.C (1967) · 2 Burr (1973) · 3 1876 (1976) · 4 Lincoln (1984) · 5 Empire (1987) · 6 Hollywood (1990)
Updated September 2026
All 6 Narratives of Empire books in order
- 1.
Washington, D.C (1967)
- 2.
Burr (1973)
- 3.
1876 (1976)
- 4.
Lincoln (1984)
- 5.
Empire (1987)
- 6.
Hollywood (1990)
Narratives of Empire FAQ
- How many Narratives of Empire books are there?
- There are 6 Narratives of Empire books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Narratives of Empire books in?
- In publication order, starting with Washington, D.C (1967): 1 Washington, D.C (1967) · 2 Burr (1973) · 3 1876 (1976) · 4 Lincoln (1984) · 5 Empire (1987) · 6 Hollywood (1990).
- What is the first Narratives of Empire book?
- Washington, D.C (1967).
- What is the latest Narratives of Empire book?
- Hollywood (1990).
- Is the Narratives of Empire series finished?
- There have been no new Narratives of Empire books since 1990; Gore Vidal died in 2012.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.