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Eminent Lives

by Bill Bryson

13 books Started 1991 Latest 2009
Publication Reading Order

The Eminent Lives is a Literary Fiction series by Bill Bryson, made up of 13 books published between 1991 and 2009. It begins with Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time ( By: Karen Armstrong) (1991), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is George Washington ( By: Paul Johnson) (2009), spanning 18 years of storytelling.

13books
18years active
2decades
~1.5yrs between books
2009latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time ( By: Karen Armstrong) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
2 Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero ( By: Michael Korda) 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 George Balanchine ( By: Robert Gottlieb) 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Beethoven ( By: Edmund Morris) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Thomas Jefferson ( By: Christopher Hitchens) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Caravaggio ( By: Francine Prose) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Alexander the Great ( By: Norman F. Cantor) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Freud ( By: Peter D. Kramer) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Francis Crick ( By: Matt Ridley) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Alexis de Tocqueville ( By: Joseph Epstein) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Shakespeare 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Machiavelli ( By: Ross King) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 George Washington ( By: Paul Johnson)Latest 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Eminent Lives series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Eminent Lives series?

Start with Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time ( By: Karen Armstrong) (1991), the first book in the Eminent Lives series by Bill Bryson. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Eminent Lives series?

There are 13 books in the Eminent Lives series by Bill Bryson, published between 1991 and 2009.

What is the first book in the Eminent Lives series?

The first book in the Eminent Lives series is Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time ( By: Karen Armstrong), published in 1991 by Bill Bryson.

What is the latest book in the Eminent Lives series?

The most recent book in the Eminent Lives series is George Washington ( By: Paul Johnson) (2009) by Bill Bryson.

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About Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson, born in 1951, is an American-British author, travel writer, and commentator. Known for his witty and informative travelogues, Bryson began his literary career as a travel writer for the British newspaper The Independent. Bryson's most notable works include: - "A Walk in the Woods" (1998) - "Neither Here nor There" (1991) - "Notes from a Small Island" (1995) - "In a Sunburned Country" (2000) - "A Short History of Nearly Everything" (2003) His books have received critical acclaim, winning numerous awards such as the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Primetime Emmy Award, and the James Joyce Award. Bryson's writing is praised for its engaging prose, humor, and insightful observations. He has been hailed as a master of the travelogue and popular science genres.

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