The History Of Middle-Earth 4 Book Set

Discover The History of Middle-earth (Boxed Set 4) — a must-have boxed set for Tolkien collectors, fantasy readers, and scholars. This hardcover edition brings together four essential companion volumes: Morgoth’s Ring, The War of the Jewels, The Peoples of Middle-earth and the Index. BRAND NEW and presented in a durable hardcover format (ISBN: 9780008669393), this book collection deepens your understanding of The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings, making it perfect for gift buyers, fan collectors, and classroom reference.

Each volume in this boxed set explores different aspects of J.R.R. Tolkien’s evolving mythology as edited by Christopher Tolkien, an editor and scholar who spent 45 years organizing and publishing his father’s posthumous works. Trusted by readers and scholars alike, Christopher’s meticulous editorial work and original maps add authority and clarity to Tolkien’s later writings.

What’s inside the set

Morgoth’s Ring — The first of two companion volumes documenting Tolkien’s later revisions to The Silmarillion. Read the complete text of the Annals of Aman and discover the radical new ideas Tolkien considered in his later years, revealing how myth and narrative were reshaped from the far West, the Blessed Land.

The War of the Jewels — This volume returns the reader to Middle-earth and the catastrophic conflicts of the High Elves and their human allies against the Dark Lord. It continues the later history of The Silmarillion, filling in the epic details and variant accounts of the ruinous wars that shaped the legendarium.

The Peoples of Middle-earth — A capstone to Tolkien’s histories, this book presents chronologies of the later Ages, Hobbit genealogies, and studies of language such as the Western Common Speech. It also includes late writings like “The New Shadow” (a glimpse of Gondor in the Fourth Age) and “Tal-elmar,” detailing the coming of Númenórean ships.

The History of Middle-earth Index — This companion index gathers all references across the twelve-volume History series into a single resource. It’s an invaluable sourcebook for locating peoples, places, themes, and cross-references from The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings within The History of Middle-earth.

Features & benefits

• Complete, authoritative companion volumes for fans and researchers who want deeper context to Tolkien’s legendarium.
• Hardcover edition — BRAND NEW for long-lasting shelf presence and gifting.
• Edited by Christopher Tolkien, whose lifetime of work on his father’s manuscripts lends unmatched editorial credibility.
• Comprehensive index makes this a practical reference for study, teaching, or in-depth reading groups.
• Ideal for collectors — pairs perfectly with other boxed sets in The History of Middle-earth series.

This boxed set is more than a collection of books — it’s a scholarly and emotional journey through Middle-earth’s later developments. Whether you’re looking for a timeless keepsake, a rich classroom resource, or the perfect gift for a devoted Tolkien fan, The History of Middle-earth (Boxed Set 4) offers indispensable insight, narrative depth, and the trusted editorial legacy of Christopher Tolkien.