History Plays Books in Order

This page lists the complete History Plays reading order by William Shakespeare, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 11 books / 1590-1598

History Plays Reading Order

01 King John 1590 Buy

02 Richard II 1590 Buy

03 Henry IV, Part I 1590 Buy

04 Henry IV, Part 2 1590 Buy

05 Henry V 1591 Buy

06 Henry VI, Part 1 1596 Buy

07 Henry VI, Part 2 1597 Buy

08 Henry VI, Part 3 1597 Buy

09 Richard III 1597 Buy

10 Henry VIII 1597 Buy

11 Edward III 1598 Buy

History Plays Books by Publication Order

1590 King John #1

1590 Richard II #2

1590 Henry IV, Part I #3

1590 Henry IV, Part 2 #4

1591 Henry V #5

1596 Henry VI, Part 1 #6

1597 Henry VI, Part 2 #7

1597 Henry VI, Part 3 #8

1597 Richard III #9

1597 Henry VIII #10

1598 Edward III #11

Questions readers ask

What is the correct History Plays reading order?

The History Plays reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many History Plays books are there?

This catalog currently lists 11 History Plays books published across 1590-1598.

Who writes the History Plays books?

History Plays is listed as a book series by William Shakespeare.

Should I read History Plays in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read History Plays. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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