* _Nordens Historie_ (1921-1926), a multi-volume history of the Nordic countries
* _Danmarks Historie i det nittende Aarhundrede: Indtil 1864_ (1925), a history of Denmark in the 19th century until 1864
* _København og Omegn i det nittende Aarhundrede_ (1930), a history of Copenhagen and its surroundings in the 19th century
* _Danmarks Historie under Enevælden_ (1940-1945), a multi-volume history of Denmark under the absolute monarchy
* _København i det nittende Aarhundrede: Efter 1864_ (1951), a history of Copenhagen and its surroundings in the 19th century after 1864
Poulsen was also a prolific publisher of articles, reviews, and other shorter pieces on historical topics. He was widely respected for his scholarship and his ability to write engaging and accessible histories.