Adrian Goldsworthy Reading Order
9 series · 183 books
Adrian Goldsworthy is a British historian and novelist renowned for his expertise in ancient Roman civilization, bringing both scholarly rigor and narrative flair to his extensive body of work. With nearly two hundred books spanning historical fiction, military history, and analytical non-fiction, he explores warfare, leadership, and empire across multiple time periods, from classical antiquity to the Napoleonic era. His prolific output encompasses both standalone works and numerous series that appeal to readers seeking detailed historical accounts alongside engaging storytelling rooted in meticulous research.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2008–2008)
City Of Victory Series
Likely Complete3 books (2021–2023)
Start with The Fort and read in order.
Start this series with The Fort
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Essential Histories Series
Ongoing24 books (1992–2024)
Start with The Hundred Years’ War: 1337–1453(By: Anne Curry), the first of 24 books in the Essential Histories series.
Start this series with The Hundred Years’ War: 1337–1453(By: Anne Curry)
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General Military Series
Likely Complete116 books (1950–2021)
Start with Otto Skorzeny(By: Stuart Smith), the first of 112 books in the General Military series.
Start this series with Otto Skorzeny(By: Stuart Smith)
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Napoleonic Wars Series
Complete6 books (2008–2015)
Start with True Soldier Gentlemen, the first of 6 books in the Napoleonic Wars series.
Start this series with True Soldier Gentlemen
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Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing17 books (1996–2026)
Start with The Roman Army At War, the first of 17 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Roman Army At War
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Smithsonian History of Warfare Series
Complete12 books (1999–2005)
Start with The Civil War and the Wars of the Nineteenth Century(By: Brian Holden Reid), the first of 12 books in the Smithsonian History of Warfare series.
Start this series with The Civil War and the Wars of the Nineteenth Century(By: Brian Holden Reid)
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
Vindolanda Series
Complete3 books (2017–2020)
Start with Vindolanda and read in order.
Start this series with Vindolanda
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Adrian Goldsworthy written?
- Adrian Goldsworthy has written 183 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1950 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Adrian Goldsworthy series?
- Here are the first books in Adrian Goldsworthy's series: City Of Victory: The Fort; Essential Histories: The Hundred Years’ War: 1337–1453(By: Anne Curry); General Military: Otto Skorzeny(By: Stuart Smith); Napoleonic Wars: True Soldier Gentlemen; Non-Fiction: The Roman Army At War.
- What order should I read Adrian Goldsworthy's books?
- We recommend reading Adrian Goldsworthy's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Adrian Goldsworthy still writing new books?
- Yes, Adrian Goldsworthy has 2 ongoing series: Essential Histories, Non-Fiction.