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Stephen Richard Turnbull
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Born | Stephen Richard Turnbull February 1948 (age 76) United Kingdom |
Occupation | Writer, military historian, researcher, narrator |
Language | English |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge, University of Leeds (Philosophiæ 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.[1][2] He provides information and advice to media organisations about Japan.[2]
Turnbull attended Cambridge University where he gained his first degree. He currently holds 2 MAs in Theology and Military History and a PhD[clarification needed] from the University of Leeds where he is a lecturer in Far Eastern Religions.[2]
He was on the editorial board of the short-lived Medieval History Magazine (2003–2005), which was published in association with the Royal Armouries. He was a consultant for the widely successful PC game Shogun: Total War and also its well-received sequel Total War: Shogun 2, both products of Creative Assembly, as well as historical advisor on the Hollywood film 47 Ronin starring Keanu Reeves.[3][4] He was also a narrator for the Netflix documentary series Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan in 2021.[4]
He became semi-retired, but holds the post of Visiting Professor of Japanese Studies at Akita International University in Japan.[2]
These are notable works in film, TV and video games.[4]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan | Narrator | TV documentary |
2020 | Ghost of Tsushima | Historical Consultant | Video game |
2013 | 47 Ronin | Historical advisor | Film |
2013 | Samurai Headhunters | Self—Japanese historian | TV documentary |
2012 | Ninja Shadow Warriors | Self—Historian | TV documentary |
2011 | Total War: Shogun 2 | Historical consultant | Video game |
2000 | Shogun: Total War | Historical consultant | Video game |
2004 | Samurai: The Last Warrior | Historical consultant (as Dr. Stephen Turnbull) | TV documentary |
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