World of the Rings is the perfect beginner's guide to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, now the subject of a major trilogy of motion pictures. For those new to Tolkien's Middle Earth, and for those returning to the magical world of Hobbits, Wizards, Elves, Ents, and Orcs, the authors have prepared a simple-to-use guide through the maze of Tolkien's many books. The book also explains the multiple layers of Middle Earth's legend and history that make up the background of The Lord of the Rings. World of the Rings is the perfect handbook for those new to Tolkien, as well as those already captured by the magic of Middle Earth.