Stephen E. Ambrose published 2 novels, 22 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with Rise to Globalism (1971). The best-known is Band of Brothers (1992).
Updated September 2026
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Band of Brothers
Stephen E. Ambrose's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Band of Brothers (1992)
The American Heritage New History of World War II (1997)
Non-fiction in order
Halleck (1962)
Upton and the Army (1964)
The Supreme Commander (1970)
The Military and American Society (1972)
Ike's Spies (1981)
Pegasus Bridge (1984)
Eisenhower (1987)
Nixon (1987)
D-Day, June 6, 1944 (1994)
Americans at War (1997)
Undaunted Courage (1997)
Citizen Soldiers (1998)
Lewis & Clark (1998)
The Victors (1998)
Comrades (1999)
Duty, Honor, Country (1999)
Witness to America (1999)
Nothing Like It in the World (Aug 2000)
The Wild Blue (2001)
Parachute Infantry (2002)
To America (2002)
Crazy Horse and Custer (2003)
Children's books in order
The Good Fight (2001)
This Vast Land (2003)
Other books in order
Eisenhower and Berlin, 1945 (1967)
Rise to Globalism (1971)
No End Save Victory (2001)
Film and TV adaptations
- Band of BrothersTV · from Band of Brothers
About Stephen E. Ambrose
Stephen Edward Ambrose was an American historian and author whose work focused particularly on World War II, the American West, and the lives of U.S. presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. He taught history from 1960 until his retirement in 1995 and was a member of the University of New Orleans faculty from 1971, becoming Boyd Professor of History in 1989. He also founded the university's Eisenhower Center and co-founded the National D-Day Museum, later designated the National World War II Museum.
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Stephen E. Ambrose FAQ
- How many books has Stephen E. Ambrose written?
- Stephen E. Ambrose published 2 novels, 22 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Stephen E. Ambrose's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Band of Brothers.
- What is Stephen E. Ambrose's last book?
- Crazy Horse and Custer (2003).
- What is Stephen E. Ambrose's most famous book?
- Band of Brothers (1992) is Stephen E. Ambrose's most widely read book.
- Which Stephen E. Ambrose books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Band of Brothers (TV).
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