THE FALL OF NþMENOR: and Other Tales from the Second Age of Hardcover

"THE FALL OF NÚMENOR: and Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-earth" is a comprehensive collection of J.R.R. Tolkien's writings concerning the pivotal Second Age of his legendary world, meticulously compiled and edited by Brian Sibley. This volume, adhering to the timeline of "The Tale of Years" from The Lord of the Rings appendices, chronologically recounts the rise and fall of the island kingdom of Númenor, the forging of the Rings of Power by Sauron, the establishment of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men, and the devastating war that ultimately brought an end to the Second Age. Illustrated with new artworks by Alan Lee, it offers a single-volume narrative of this crucial era, drawing from The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth series, providing an essential resource for fans seeking to delve deeper into the rich lore preceding The Lord of the Rings.