Portrait of Lev Gumilev

Lev Gumilev books in order

Soviet academic

Lived
1912–1992
Country
Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic
Books
1

Lev Gumilev published 1 novel, beginning with Ancient Turks (1967).

Updated September 2026

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Lev Gumilev books in order of publication

  1. Ancient Turks (1967)

About Lev Gumilev

Lev Nikolayevich Gumilev was a Soviet and Russian historian, ethnologist, anthropologist, and translator. He had a reputation for his highly unorthodox theories of ethnogenesis and historiosophy. He was an exponent of Eurasianism.

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Lev Gumilev FAQ

How many books has Lev Gumilev written?
Lev Gumilev published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Lev Gumilev's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ancient Turks.
What is Lev Gumilev's last book?
Ancient Turks (1967).
What is Lev Gumilev's most famous book?
Ancient Turks (1967) is Lev Gumilev's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.