Battles of Tolkien

Recounts many of the greatest conflicts in the literature of J.R.R. Tolkien, detailing the people, tactics, weapons, and outcomes of skirmishes from the Valarian Ages to the War of the Ring.
A Tolkien scholar brings to life Middle-earth and the epic battles in an ongoing struggle between good and evil, discussing how the people, tactics and weapons influenced the outcome of each battle and how the legends of this fictional place related to the real-world mythology on which Tolkien based his famous literary creation. Original.
The history of J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with epic battles in an ongoing struggle between good and evil. The Battles of Tolkien recounts many of the greatest conflicts over thousands of years, from the earliest skirmishes of the Valarian Ages to the defining battles in the War of the Ring. Insightful commentary by Tolkien scholar David Day discusses how the people, tactics, and weapons influenced the outcome of each battle, and also how the legends of Middle-earth relate to the real-world mythology on which Tolkien based his famous literary creation. Maps and full-color illustrations help bring this rich universe to life, making it an invaluable reference book for Tolkien fans of all ages.This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.