The Real Middle-Earth: A History of the Dark Ages that Inspired Tolkien by Brian

Description: The Real Middle-Earth by Brian Bates An engaging popular history of the magically enchanting early-English civilization on which Tolkien based his world of The Lord of the Rings. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In The Real Middle-Earth, explore the magically enchanting early-English civilization on which Tolkien based his world of The Lord of the Rings.Tolkien readily admitted that the concept of Middle-earth was not his own invention. An Old English term for the Dark Age world, it was always assumed that the importance of magic in this world existed only in Tolkiens works; now Professor Brian Bates reveals the vivid truth about this historical culture. Behind the stories we know of Dark Age kings and queens, warriors and battles, lies the hidden history of Middle-earth, a world of magic, mystery and destiny. Fiery dragons were seen to fly across the sky, monsters haunted the marshes, and elves fired poisoned arrows. Wizards cast healing spells, wise trees gave blessings, and omens foretold the deaths of kings. The very landscape itself was enchanted and the world imbued with a life force.Repressed by a millennium of Christianity, this belief system all but disappeared, leaving only faint traces in folk memory and fairy tales. In this remarkable book Professor Brian Bates has drawn on the latest archaeological findings to reconstruct the imaginative world of our past, revealing a culture with insights that may yet help us understand our own place in the world. Author Biography Brian Bates is professor of Psychology and Consciousness at the University of Sussex. He is a leading writer on the spiritual world of the Anglo-Saxon and Norse cultures. His previous book, co-authored with John Cleese, was The Human Face. He has also contributed to the Sunday Times, Observer and Express. Promotional An engaging popular history of the magically enchanting early-English civilization on which Tolkien based his world of The Lord of the Rings. Promotional "Headline" An engaging popular history of the magically enchanting early-English civilization on which Tolkien based his world of The Lord of the Rings. Details ISBN1529059607 Year 2022 ISBN-10 1529059607 ISBN-13 9781529059601 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-09-01 UK Release Date 2022-09-01 Pages 320 Audience Age 18 Imprint Pan Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Brian Bates Publisher Pan Macmillan Language English Subtitle A History of the Dark Ages that Inspired Tolkien DEWEY 942.014 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-12-12 NZ Release Date 2022-12-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136504831;

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