Matthew Kneale Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Matthew Kneale Non-Fiction series?"

"There are three books in the Matthew Kneale Non-Fiction series, published between 2013 and 2021."

Q: "What is the first book in the Matthew Kneale Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Matthew Kneale Non-Fiction series is An Atheist's History of Belief, published in 2013."

Q: "What is Rome: A History in Seven Sackings about?"

"Rome: A History in Seven Sackings tells the story of the Eternal City through its seven most destructive invasions, from the Gauls in 390 BC to the Nazis in 1943. Kneale uses each sacking to explore a different era of Roman life and culture."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	An Atheist’s History of Belief	2013	Matthew Kneale	Buy
2	Rome: A History in Seven Sackings	2017	Matthew Kneale	Buy
3	The Rome Plague Diaries	2021	Matthew Kneale	Buy

Matthew Kneale’s non-fiction reflects his deep interest in history and place. An Atheist’s History of Belief (2013) examines how and why humans developed religious thought, tracing the evolution of belief systems from ancient Mesopotamia to the present day.

Rome: A History in Seven Sackings (2017) is perhaps his most popular non-fiction work, telling the story of Rome through its seven worst invasions. The book blends historical narrative with Kneale’s personal knowledge of the city, where he has lived for many years. The Rome Plague Diaries (2021) offers a more intimate perspective, documenting life in Rome during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, these three books show Kneale’s ability to make history feel immediate and personal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Matthew Kneale Non-Fiction series?

There are three books in the Matthew Kneale Non-Fiction series, published between 2013 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Matthew Kneale Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Matthew Kneale Non-Fiction series is An Atheist’s History of Belief, published in 2013.

What is Rome: A History in Seven Sackings about?

Rome: A History in Seven Sackings tells the story of the Eternal City through its seven most destructive invasions, from the Gauls in 390 BC to the Nazis in 1943. Kneale uses each sacking to explore a different era of Roman life and culture.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order