Stephen Turnbull (historian)

Stephen Richard Turnbull
Born
Stephen Richard Turnbull

February 1948 (age 78)
OccupationWriter, military historian, researcher, narrator
LanguageEnglish
NationalityBritish
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge, University of Leeds (PhilosophiƦ doctor) (1996)

Stephen Richard Turnbull (born 6 February 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 multiple television documentaries, and the Shogun: Total War series of video games.