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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Anti-Communist Impulse
Buy on Amazon1969
Trends and Tragedies in American Foreign Policy
Buy on Amazon1971
Democracy for the Few
Buy on Amazon1974
Power and the Powerless
Buy on Amazon1978
Ethnic And Political Attitudes
Buy on Amazon1979
Inventing Reality
Buy on Amazon1986
The Sword and the Dollar
Buy on Amazon1988
Make-Believe Media
Buy on Amazon1991
Land of Idols
Buy on Amazon1993
Against Empire
Buy on Amazon1995
Dirty Truths
Buy on Amazon1996
Blackshirts and Reds
Buy on Amazon1997
America Besieged
Buy on Amazon1998
History as Mystery
Buy on Amazon1999
To Kill a Nation
Buy on Amazon2001
The Terrorism Trap
Buy on Amazon2002
The Assassination of Julius Caesar
Buy on Amazon2003
Superpatriotism
Buy on Amazon2004
The Culture Struggle
Buy on Amazon2006
Contrary Notions
Buy on Amazon2007
God and His Demons
Buy on Amazon2010
The Face of Imperialism
Buy on Amazon2011
Waiting For Yesterday
Buy on Amazon2013
Profit Pathology and Other Indecencies
Buy on Amazon2015
Yellow Parenti: Book I
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Anti-Communist Impulse (1969), 2. Trends and Tragedies in American Foreign Policy (1971), 3. Democracy for the Few (1974), 4. Power and the Powerless (1978), 5. Ethnic And Political Attitudes (1979), and 20 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Michael Parenti contains 25 books. The series began in 1969 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Michael Parenti. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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