Conn Iggulden Reading Order

2 books (2020–2021)

Conn Iggulden's Athenian series consists of two historical fiction novels published between 2020 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Gates of Athens followed by Protector. These books represent Iggulden's exploration of ancient Athens through the historical fiction genre.

Start with The Gates of Athens and read in order.

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1	The Gates of Athens 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Protector 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2007–2011)

The Conqueror series is a five-book historical fiction sequence by Conn Iggulden following the life and rise to power of Genghis Khan. Published between 2007 and 2011, the complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Wolf of the Plains (also titled Genghis: Birth of an Empire) and continuing through Bones of the Hills, Lords of the Bow, Empire of Silver, and concluding with Conqueror. Each installment builds chronologically on the previous book's events, chronicling the extraordinary military conquests and empire-building of one of history's most influential figures.

Start with Wolf of the Plains / Genghis: Birth of an Empire, the first of 5 books in the Conqueror series.

5 books (2002–2013)

The Emperor series by Conn Iggulden comprises five complete historical fiction novels following the life of Julius Caesar. Published between 2002 and 2013, the books should be read in publication order beginning with The Gates of Rome and continuing through The Death of Kings, The Field of Swords, The Gods of War, and concluding with The Blood of Gods. This epic sequence traces Caesar's rise to power and his impact on the Roman Empire across the five interconnected volumes.

Start with The Gates of Rome, the first of 5 books in the Emperor series.

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1	The Gates of Rome 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Death of Kings 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Field of Swords 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Gods of War 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Blood of Gods 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2017–2019)

Conn Iggulden's Empire of Salt trilogy spans from 2017 to 2019 and concludes with The Sword Saint. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Darien, followed by Shiang, and finishing with the final installment. The three-book sequence offers a self-contained narrative arc within Iggulden's historical fiction works.

Start with Darien and read in order.

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1	Darien 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Shiang 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Sword Saint 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2025–2026)

10 books (2006–2019)

Conn Iggulden's Dangerous Book for Boys series spans ten volumes published between 2006 and 2019, providing readers with a collection of instructional and informational guides designed to engage young people through hands-on activities, historical facts, and practical skills. The series, completed and best read in publication order, includes the original foundational title, yearbook editions, pocket-sized guides covering specific topics, and specialty volumes focused on heroes and expanded content. Each book builds on the franchise's core concept of encouraging curiosity and outdoor adventure through a mix of how-to projects, trivia, and narrative accounts. This comprehensive series should be approached sequentially starting with the first Dangerous Book for Boys to experience the full progression of topics and content types across the collection.

Start with The Dangerous Book for Boys(With: Hal Iggulden), the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	The Dangerous Book for Boys(With: Hal Iggulden) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dangerous Book for Boys Yearbook 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Pocket Dangerous Book for Boys: Things to Do 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Dangerous Book for Boys Kit: Nature Fun 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Dangerous Kit for Boys: How to Get There 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Pocket Dangerous Book for Boys: Facts, Figures and Fun 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Pocket Dangerous Book for Boys: Things to Know(With: Hal Iggulden) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Pocket Dangerous Book for Boys: Wonders of the World 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Dangerous Book of Heroes 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Double Dangerous Book for Boys 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2006–2013)

Conn Iggulden's three-book collection of short stories and novellas spans from 2006 to 2013 and should be read in publication order beginning with Blackwater, followed by Quantum of Tweed, and concluding with Fig Tree. The series is complete and offers a diverse range of shorter fiction from an author known for historical fiction and nonfiction work.

Start with Blackwater and read in order.

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1	Blackwater 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Quantum of Tweed 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fig Tree 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2017–2027)

Conn Iggulden's pair of historical fiction novels were published between 2017 and 2018 as completed standalone works. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dunstan followed by The Falcon of Sparta. Both titles showcase Iggulden's skill with historical storytelling across different periods and settings.

Start with Dunstan / The Abbot's Tale and read in order.

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1	Dunstan / The Abbot's Tale 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Falcon of Sparta 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Brothers In Arms 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2022–2023)

Conn Iggulden's Golden Age series consists of two historical fiction novels published in 2022 and 2023, following publication order as the intended reading sequence. The first book, The Lion, is followed by Empire, with the series appearing to be complete. Iggulden, known for both historical fiction and non-fiction work, crafts narratives rooted in historical periods and events.

Start with The Lion and read in order.

3 books (2024–2026)

Conn Iggulden's Nero Trilogy is a three-book historical fiction series currently in progress, with the first installment released in 2024 and subsequent volumes arriving through 2026. The books should be read in publication order beginning with Nero, followed by Tyrant and Inferno. This ongoing series explores the life and reign of Rome's most infamous emperor through Iggulden's narrative-driven approach to historical fiction.

Start with Nero and read in order.

2 books (2009–2012)

The Tollins series by Conn Iggulden consists of two complete books published between 2009 and 2012. These illustrated children's stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Tollins: Explosive Tales for Children / How to Blow Up Tollins and continuing to Tollins 2: Dynamite Tales.

Start with Tollins: Explosive Tales for Children / How to Blow Up Tollins and read in order.

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1	Tollins: Explosive Tales for Children / How to Blow Up Tollins 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tollins 2: Dynamite Tales 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2013–2016)

Conn Iggulden's Wars of the Roses is a four-book historical fiction series published between 2013 and 2016. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Stormbird and continuing through Trinity, Bloodline, and Ravenspur. This series dramatizes the turbulent conflict between English noble houses during the medieval period.

Start with Stormbird, the first of 4 books in the Wars of the Roses series.

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1	Stormbird 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Trinity / Margaret of Anjou 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bloodline 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ravenspur 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible