Ron Chernow Non-Fiction books in order

Ron Chernow's nonfiction books are major biographies and histories covering American business titans, founding fathers, and Civil War-era leaders.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The House of Morgan 1990 Ron Chernow Buy
2 The Warburgs 1993 Ron Chernow Buy
3 The Death of the Banker 1997 Ron Chernow Buy
4 Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. 1998 Ron Chernow Buy
5 Alexander Hamilton 2004 Ron Chernow Buy
6 Washington: A Life 2010 Ron Chernow Buy
7 Grant 2017 Ron Chernow Buy
8 Mark Twain 2025 Ron Chernow Buy

Chernow’s nonfiction spans more than three decades, from “The House of Morgan” (1990) through his forthcoming biography of Mark Twain. Each book is a deep dive into its subject, running hundreds of pages and drawing on primary sources to reconstruct lives and eras in detail.

His subjects share a common thread: they are figures whose ambitions and actions helped shape the United States. Whether writing about banking dynasties, revolutionary statesmen, or military leaders, Chernow brings the same commitment to narrative clarity and historical accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ron Chernow Non-Fiction series?

There are eight books in the Ron Chernow Non-Fiction series, published between 1990 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Ron Chernow Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Ron Chernow Non-Fiction series is The House of Morgan, published in 1990.

What is the best Ron Chernow book to start with?

Alexander Hamilton (2004) is the most popular entry point, thanks in part to its connection to the Broadway musical. For readers interested in business history, Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. (1998) is equally well-regarded.

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