Stephen Turnbull

2 series 8 books in order

Stephen Richard Turnbull (born 1948) is a British historian concentrating on Japanese military history, especially the samurai period, and has published numerous books. He has worked as a historical consultant for the film 47 Ronin, as well as for multiple television documentaries and the Shogun: Total War series of video games.

Born
1948
Known for
Fortress, Essential Histories

Series by Stephen Turnbull

Fortress

87 books in order · 2003–2012

  1. Fortifications in Wessex, c.800-1066

    2003 · Ryan Lavelle

    Fortifications in Wessex, c.800-1066 is a 2003 book by Ryan Lavelle. It is book 14 of the series Fortress.

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  2. The Walls of Constantinople AD 324–1453

    2004 · Stephen Turnbull

    The Walls of Constantinople AD 324–1453 is a 2004 book by Stephen Turnbull. It is book 25 of the series Fortress.

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    Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1192-1302 (Fortress)

    2005 · David Nicolle

    The Third Crusade was launched to regain control of the Holy Land. King Richard I of England seized Cyprus from the Byzantine Empire. The Crusaders…

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  4. Cover of The fortifications of Gibraltar 1068-1945
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    The Castles of Henry VIII (Fortress)

    2007 · Peter Harrington

    The Castles of Henry VIII (Fortress) is a 2007 book by Peter Harrington. It is book 66 of the series Fortress. Catalog genres: History, War &…

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  6. Maori Forifications

    2009 · Ian Knight

    Maori Forifications is a 2009 book by Ian Knight. It is book 81 of the series Fortress.

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  9. Japanese Pacific Island Defenses 1941-45

    Year unknown · Gordon L. Rottman

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Essential Histories

2 books in order · 2002–2003

  1. Cover of The Hundred Years' War 1337–1453

    The Hundred Years' War 1337–1453

    2002 · Anne Curry

    The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between the kingdoms of England and France, and a civil war in France, during the late Middle Ages, arising…

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  2. Ottoman Empire, 1326-1699

    2003 · Stephen Turnbull

    Ottoman Empire, 1326-1699 is a 2003 book by Stephen Turnbull. It is book 62 of the series Essential Histories.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Stephen Turnbull written?

We list 8 books by Stephen Turnbull across 2 series, published between 2002–2012 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Stephen Turnbull's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Japanese Pacific Island Defenses 1941-45.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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