He has also authored several other notable books:
* "A History of the Portuguese Empire, 1415-1825" (1990): A comprehensive and influential work on the Portuguese Empire.
* "The Portuguese Empire, 1415-1825: An Introduction" (2011): A shorter introduction to his larger work on the Portuguese Empire.
* "The Church and the Portuguese Empire" (2012): Explores the role of the Catholic Church in the Portuguese Empire.
* "The King and the Church: The Reign of João V of Portugal, 1706-1750" (2018): Examines the reign of a pivotal Portuguese monarch.
Russell-Wood has also published numerous articles and chapters in edited volumes on various aspects of Portuguese and Brazilian history. He is considered a leading authority on the colonial era and the development of the Americas.