{"product_id":"9781805705437-the-encyclopedia-of-middle-earth","title":"The Encyclopedia of Middle-earth","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Middle-earth\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive A–Z companion to \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit \u003c\/i\u003eand Tolkien's universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep beyond the familiar tales of \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e and journey into the Second Age with this definitive guide to Middle-earth.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the rise and fall of Númenor, the forging of legendary artefacts like the Palantíri and the epic struggle against Sauron that culminated in the War of the Last Alliance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrawing on J.R.R. Tolkien’s unfinished writings\u003c\/b\u003e, this richly detailed volume has entries on all the characters, cultures, languages and landscapes that defined an age of grandeur and tragedy. From the proud Númenóreans to the Elves of Lindon and the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm, every entry deepens your understanding of the world that set the stage for the Third Age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by \u003cb\u003esix leading Tolkien scholars\u003c\/b\u003e – renowned for their acclaimed \u003ci\u003eHobbit Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e – this work combines scholarly rigour with accessible storytelling, making it an essential companion for fans, collectors and lore enthusiasts alike. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether you’re revisiting Tolkien’s legendarium or discovering its hidden depths for the first time, this encyclopedia is your gateway to the age that shaped the Tolkien universe. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57194719674742,"sku":"9781805705437","price":24.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_41273692_c5ff46c8-12e6-4515-a3ba-4923cf40a3bc.jpg?v=1778780854","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781805705437-the-encyclopedia-of-middle-earth","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}