The Fall of Númenor: And Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-Earth

J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume.

Discover the epic tale of the Second Age of Middle-earth, where the fate of Elves, Men, and the world itself hangs in balance:

• Guided by the Dark Lord Sauron, the Elves of Eregion forge the Rings of Power. Yet, in secret, Sauron begins constructing the Barad-dûr in Mordor. In the fires of Mount Doom, he creates the One Ring, seeking to dominate Middle-earth and waging a terrible war upon its peoples.
• On the island-kingdom of Númenor, the Men of the West rise to greatness, building mighty ships to extend their influence across Middle-earth. However, their growing power carries the seed of their eventual downfall. Only by forming an alliance with the Elves can they hope to stand against Sauron.

A Chronicle of Tragedy, Pride, and Downfall

Following The Tale of Years timeline in The Lord of the Rings, Brian Sibley presents a new chronicle of Middle-earth:

• A tragic tale of pride, envy, and downfall.
• Told substantially in the words of J.R.R. Tolkien, sourced from various published texts originally edited by Christopher Tolkien.
• Beautifully illustrated with pencil drawings by Alan Lee, bringing the story to life with stunning visuals.

Immerse yourself in the complete tale of the Second Age, a vivid and heart breaking chapter in Tolkien’s legendary world.

• 336 pages, 67 b/w, 11 col illus