The History of Middle-earth

The History of Middle-earth consists of twelve books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.


Related series The History of Middle-earth (omnibus editions)

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  ★ 7.00 / 9
  ★ 7.34 / 6
  ★ 7.34 / 3
  ★ 7.50 / 4
  ★ 7.50 / 4
  ★ 7.20 / 5
  ★ 7.34 / 3
  ★ 7.34 / 3
  ★ 7.00 / 2
  ★ 8.00 / 1
  ★ 8.00 / 1
  ★ 7.50 / 4

Speculative Fiction Books

(The History of Middle-earth #1 / 12)
1983 | fantasy, non-fiction
(The History of Middle-earth #2 / 12)
1984 | fantasy, non-fiction
(The History of Middle-earth #3 / 12)
1985 | fantasy, non-fiction
(The History of Middle-earth #4 / 12)
1986 | fantasy, non-fiction
(The History of Middle-earth #5 / 12)
1987 | fantasy, non-fiction
(The History of Middle-earth #6 / 12)
1988 | fantasy, non-fiction
(The History of Middle-earth #7 / 12)
1989 | fantasy, non-fiction
(The History of Middle-earth #8 / 12)
1990 | fantasy, non-fiction
(The History of Middle-earth #9 / 12)
1992 | fantasy, non-fiction
(The History of Middle-earth #10 / 12)
1993 | fantasy, non-fiction
(The History of Middle-earth #11 / 12)
1994 | fantasy, non-fiction
(The History of Middle-earth #12 / 12)
1996 | fantasy, non-fiction