C. Northcote Parkinson

1909–1993

1 series 7 books in order 1 standalone book

Cyril Northcote Parkinson (1909–1993) was a British naval historian and the author of some 60 books. He is best known for his 1957 best-seller Parkinson's Law, which introduced the satirical adage that "work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion." The law came to be taken seriously and led to his being regarded as an important scholar of public administration and management.

Born: 1909
Known for: The Richard Delancey Novels

Series by C. Northcote Parkinson

The Richard Delancey Novels

6 books in order · 1975

Guernseyman

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Devil to pay

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The Devil to Pay is a nautical novel by C. Northcote Parkinson set in the late 18th century during Britain's war with Revolutionary France. The story…
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The fireship

1975 · C. Northcote Parkinson

The Fireship is a 1975 novel by British naval historian C. Northcote Parkinson, set in the late 18th century during Britain's war with Revolutionary…
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Touch and go

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So near, so far

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Dead reckoning

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Standalone books

Parkinson's law

1987
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How many books has C. Northcote Parkinson written?

We list 7 books by C. Northcote Parkinson across 1 series, published between 1975–1987 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read C. Northcote Parkinson's books?

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