# The History of Middle-earth Box Set \#4, Hardcover

Hardcover: The History of Middle-earth Box Set \#4 brings together three later History of Middle-earth volumes and a comprehensive index. Its focus is Tolkien’s writings and the development of Middle-earth, rather than a single standalone narrative.

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## At a glance

- Collects three later volumes in The History of Middle-earth series, covering Books 10–12, alongside the series index.
- The contents include Tolkien’s writings on the later development of The Silmarillion, the return of the story to Middle-earth, and material on its later Ages.
- The Peoples of Middle-earth includes Hobbit genealogies, a chronology of later Ages, and material on the Western language or Common Speech.
- The publisher describes double-sided dust jackets with John Howe artwork on one side and the original graphic treatment on the other.

## Pros

- The included index covers all twelve History of Middle-earth volumes, making it useful for reference across the wider series.
- The set combines three volumes and a separate index in a single boxed collection.
- Topics range from Tolkien’s later mythological writings to genealogies, chronology, and language.

## Cons

- Its focus is specialized editorial and historical material about Tolkien’s writings, which may not suit readers seeking a straightforward fantasy novel.

## Specifications

### Books and contents
- Index coverage: The comprehensive indices of all twelve History of Middle-earth volumes in a single, easily referenced edition.
- Dust jacket artwork: Double-sided dust jackets—one side featuring artwork by John Howe, and the original graphic treatment on the other.
### Publication details
- Publisher: William Morrow
- Publication date: September 10, 2024
- Language: English
- Print length: 1264 pages
- ISBN-10: 006339085X
- ISBN-13: 978-0063390850
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 6.7 x 8.2 x 10.8 inches
- Weight listed: 2.31 pounds

## Before you buy

- The listing describes four books in the set while print length is given as 1264 pages. The page total is not broken down by volume, so compare the contents and format details if those specifics matter.

## A good fit for

- Readers collecting the later volumes of The History of Middle-earth.
- Tolkien readers interested in the development of The Silmarillion, Middle-earth chronology, genealogies, and language.
- Buyers who want an index spanning all twelve History of Middle-earth volumes.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a single continuous novel or an introduction to Tolkien’s fiction.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings are strongly favorable, with most ratings in the highest star category and a small share in the middle categories. Ratings alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked, so they offer limited guidance on whether this specialist collection fits a particular reader’s interests.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which books are included in Box Set \#4?
The set includes Morgoth’s Ring, The War of the Jewels, The Peoples of Middle-earth, and The History of Middle-earth Index.
### Does the index cover the entire series?
The listing describes the index as covering all twelve History of Middle-earth volumes.
### Is this a continuous story?
The set collects Tolkien-related writings and editorial material across three later series volumes, including chronology, genealogies, and language material. It is not presented as a single standalone novel.

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