The History of Middle-earth Books in Order
11 books by J. R. R. Tolkien · 1983-1996 · Fantasy , History , Science Fiction
| # | Cover | Title | Published | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Book of Lost Tales | 1983 | Amazon | |
| 3 |  | The Lays of Beleriand | 1985 | Amazon |
| 4 |  | The Shaping of Middle-earth | 1986 | Amazon |
| 5 |  | The Lost Road and Other Writings | 1987 | Amazon |
| 6 |  | The Return of the Shadow | 1988 | Amazon |
| 7 |  | The Treason of Isengard | 1989 | Amazon |
| 8 |  | The War of the Ring | 1990 | Amazon |
| 9 |  | Sauron Defeated | 1992 | Amazon |
| 10 |  | Morgoth's Ring | 1993 | Amazon |
| 11 |  | The War of the Jewels | 1994 | Amazon |
| 12 |  | The Peoples of Middle-earth | 1996 | Amazon |
Where to start with The History of Middle-earth
Start with The Book of Lost Tales. The History of Middle-earth books are numbered, and this series is written to be read in order - later books assume you know what happened earlier.
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The History of Middle-earth series FAQ
- How many books are in The History of Middle-earth series?
- There are 11 books in The History of Middle-earth series by J. R. R. Tolkien, published between 1983 and 1996.
- What is the first History of Middle-earth book?
- The Book of Lost Tales, published in 1983, is the first book in The History of Middle-earth series.
- What is the latest History of Middle-earth book?
- The Peoples of Middle-earth (1996) is the most recent History of Middle-earth book in our catalogue.
- Do you have to read The History of Middle-earth books in order?
- The History of Middle-earth books are numbered, and the series is written to be read in order - later books build on events and characters from earlier ones. Start with The Book of Lost Tales.
