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Narratives of Empire Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Narratives of Empire books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Narratives of Empire series? Start with "Washington, D.C." (1967) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Narratives of Empire reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Washington, D.C.
1967
Burr
1973
Lincoln
1984
Empire
1987
Hollywood
1989
The Golden Age
2000
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