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Robert Ardrey

1908–1980

1 series 4 books in order

Robert Ardrey (1908–1980) was an American playwright, screenwriter, and science writer, best known for his books African Genesis (1961) and The Territorial Imperative (1966). After a Broadway and Hollywood career, he returned to his academic training in anthropology in the 1950s. His Nature of Man Series credits include African Genesis, The Territorial Imperative, The Social Contract, and The Hunting Hypothesis. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1908
Known for
Nature of Man Series

Series by Robert Ardrey

Nature of Man Series

4 books in order · 1961–1976

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How many books has Robert Ardrey written?

We list 4 books by Robert Ardrey across 1 series, published between 1961–1976 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Robert Ardrey's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “African Genesis.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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