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'''Appendix B''' is the second Appendix to [[The Lord of the Rings]].  It is entitled The Tale of Years (Chronology of the Westlands).  It primarily contains lists of years from the Second, Third, and Fourth Ages and the events of those years.  There are also a few brief narrative sections, including a short discussion of the [[wizards]] and how [[Gandalf]] received the [[Ring of Fire]] from [[Círdan]].
'''Appendix B''' is the second Appendix to [[The Lord of the Rings]].  It is entitled ''The Tale of Years (Chronology of the Westlands)''.  It primarily contains timelines (lists of years) from the Second, Third, and Fourth Ages and the events of those years.  There are also a few brief narrative sections, including a short discussion of the [[wizards]] and how [[Gandalf]] received the [[Ring of Fire]] from [[Círdan]].


Appendix B is divided into several sub-sections:
Appendix B is divided into several sub-sections:


*The Second Age
*The Second Age
:It covers the major events of the little-documented [[Second Age]], concerning [[Númenor]] and the [[Rings of Power]].
*The Third Age
*The Third Age
:It covers the years 2-3017 of the [[Third Age]], focusing mainly on events in [[Arnor]], [[Gondor]], and The [[Shire]].
*The Great Years
*The Great Years
:It covers specific dates for particular events of the time period of the ''Lord of the Rings''; it begins with [[Gandalf]]'s return to [[Hobbiton]] and concludes with the destruction of the Ring. This section also gives a brief account of the battles between the Elves and Sauron during the [[War of the Ring]] that are not mentioned in the main book.
*The Chief Days from the Fall of Barad-dur to the End of the Third Age
*The Chief Days from the Fall of Barad-dur to the End of the Third Age
:It finishes the events of The Lord of the Rings, giving specific dates up through [[Sam]]'s return to Bag End.
*Later Events Concerning the Members of the Fellowship of the Ring
*Later Events Concerning the Members of the Fellowship of the Ring
 
:Chronology of the early [[Fourth Age]] (although dates are given in the [[Shire Reckoning]]), and primarily follows what happened with the hobbits.  The last entry tells the final fate of [[Aragorn]], [[Legolas]], and [[Gimli]].
''The Third Age'' covers the years 2-3017 of the Third Age, focusing mainly on events in Arnor, Gondor, and The Shire.
 
''The Great Years'' covers the time period of The Lord of the Rings, beginning with Gandalf's return to Hobbiton and concluding with the destruction of the Ring.  This section gives specific dates for particular events.  This section also gives a brief account of the battles between the Elves and Sauron during the War of the Ring.
 
''The Chief Days...'' finishes the events of The Lord of the Rings, giving specific dates up through [[Sam]]'s return to Bag End.
 
''Later Events...'' moves into the Fourth Age, although dates are given in the Shire Reckoning, and primarily follows what happened with the hobbits.  The last entry tells the final fate of [[Aragorn]], [[Legolas]], and [[Gimli]].


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[[Category:Books by J.R.R. Tolkien]]
[[Category:Books by J.R.R. Tolkien]]

Revision as of 14:05, 29 January 2009

Appendix B is the second Appendix to The Lord of the Rings. It is entitled The Tale of Years (Chronology of the Westlands). It primarily contains timelines (lists of years) from the Second, Third, and Fourth Ages and the events of those years. There are also a few brief narrative sections, including a short discussion of the wizards and how Gandalf received the Ring of Fire from Círdan.

Appendix B is divided into several sub-sections:

  • The Second Age
It covers the major events of the little-documented Second Age, concerning Númenor and the Rings of Power.
  • The Third Age
It covers the years 2-3017 of the Third Age, focusing mainly on events in Arnor, Gondor, and The Shire.
  • The Great Years
It covers specific dates for particular events of the time period of the Lord of the Rings; it begins with Gandalf's return to Hobbiton and concludes with the destruction of the Ring. This section also gives a brief account of the battles between the Elves and Sauron during the War of the Ring that are not mentioned in the main book.
  • The Chief Days from the Fall of Barad-dur to the End of the Third Age
It finishes the events of The Lord of the Rings, giving specific dates up through Sam's return to Bag End.
  • Later Events Concerning the Members of the Fellowship of the Ring
Chronology of the early Fourth Age (although dates are given in the Shire Reckoning), and primarily follows what happened with the hobbits. The last entry tells the final fate of Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli.


The Lord of the Rings Appendices
Appendix A · Appendix B · Appendix C · Appendix D · Appendix E · Appendix F