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
Buy on Amazon2001
Colossus
Buy on Amazon2004
Does the 21st Century Belong to China? (With: Fareed Zakaria,Henry Kissinger,David Daokui Li)
Buy on Amazon2011
The Great Degeneration
Buy on Amazon2012
The Square and the Tower
Buy on Amazon2017
Is This the End of the Liberal International Order?
Buy on Amazon2017
Euro-skepticism: A Reader
Buy on Amazon2001
Economic Disasters of the Twentieth Century
Buy on Amazon2007
Globalisation Laid Bare: Lessons in International Business
Buy on Amazon2009
The Shock of the Global
Buy on Amazon2010
COVID-19 and World Order: The Future of Conflict, Competition, and Cooperation
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Government series is publication order: 1. The Cash Nexus (2001), 2. Colossus (2004), 3. Does the 21st Century Belong to China? (With: Fareed Zakaria,Henry Kissinger,David Daokui Li) (2011), 4. The Great Degeneration (2012), 5. The Square and the Tower (2017), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Government series by Niall Ferguson contains 11 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Government series is written by Niall Ferguson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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