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Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "The Records of Medieval Europe" (1971) and follow publication order through all 19 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Records of Medieval Europe
1971
The Medieval Vision
1976
Civilization and Society in the West
1978
Bloody Mary
1978
Josephine
1980
Royal Panoply
1980
Great Harry
1980
The First Elizabeth
1983
Mistress Anne / Anne Boleyn
1984
Our Tempestuous Day
1986
Bonnie Prince Charlie
1989
To the Scaffold
1991
Great Catherine
1994
Her Little Majesty
1997
Arc of the Arrow
1998
Alexandra
2000
Lilibet
2004
The Girl from Botany Bay
2004
Brief Lives of the English Monarchs
2007
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