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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "Summer of Blood" (2009) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Summer of Blood
2009
The Plantagenets
2012
The Wars of the Roses / The Hollow Crown
2014
Magna Carta
2014
A Realm Divided
2015
The Templars
2017
The Color of Time (With: Marina Amaral)
2018
Crusaders
2019
The World Aflame (With: Marina Amaral)
2019
Powers and Thrones
2021
Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King
2024
Monstrous Tales
2025
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