Government Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Government books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Cash Nexus (By: Niall Ferguson)
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Colossus (By: Niall Ferguson)
Buy on Amazon2004
Does the 21st Century Belong to China? (With: Niall Ferguson,Henry Kissinger,David Daokui Li)
Buy on Amazon2011
The Great Degeneration (By: Niall Ferguson)
Buy on Amazon2012
The Square and the Tower (By: Niall Ferguson)
Buy on Amazon2017
Is This the End of the Liberal International Order? (By: Niall Ferguson)
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Government series is publication order: 1. The Cash Nexus (By: Niall Ferguson) (2001), 2. Colossus (By: Niall Ferguson) (2004), 3. Does the 21st Century Belong to China? (With: Niall Ferguson,Henry Kissinger,David Daokui Li) (2011), 4. The Great Degeneration (By: Niall Ferguson) (2012), 5. The Square and the Tower (By: Niall Ferguson) (2017), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Government series by Fareed Zakaria contains 6 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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