📖 About Belisarius

Belisarius is a series universe written by David Drake. The complete collection runs to 6 books across 1 series, published between 1998 and 2006.

The main series is Publication Order of Belisarius Books with 6 books. It opens with An Oblique Approach (1998) and currently runs to The Dance of Time (2006).

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🎯 Where to Start with Belisarius

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: An Oblique Approach (1998), book 1 of Publication Order of Belisarius Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Belisarius Books in Order

Publication Order of Belisarius Books
6 books
1
An Oblique Approach book cover1An Oblique Approach1998Buy on Amazon
In the Heart of Darkness book cover2In the Heart of Darkness1998Buy on Amazon
Destiny's Shield book cover3Destiny's Shield1999Buy on Amazon
Fortune's Stroke book cover4Fortune's Stroke2000Buy on Amazon
The Tide of Victory book cover5The Tide of Victory2001Buy on Amazon
The Dance of Time book cover6The Dance of Time2006Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Belisarius books are there?
There are 6 books in the Belisarius collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1998 and 2006.
What is the first Belisarius book?
The first book is An Oblique Approach, published in 1998.
What order should I read the Belisarius books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Belisarius books?
The Belisarius books were written by David Drake.
Is the Belisarius series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Belisarius Books, has 6 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Belisarius series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1998, and the most recent in 2006.