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The Mythical World Of J.R.R Tolkien


"To change  the doom of a whole people of  the Children, to rob them of their inheritance: if he could do that in  Eru's despite, then greater and more terrible is he by far than we guessed."
(Morgoth's Ring)

Below there are a variety of detailed Timelines recording the History of Arda, from the Ainur's first decent, to the latest details of the Fourth Age. The History of the Third Age is contained within three parts becuase of its vastness. The Fourth Age is listed seperately.



The Age of the Valar and of the Trees of Light

The First Age, The Elder Days



The Second Age



The Third Age - Part l          The Third Age - Part ll

The War of the Ring



The Fourth Age






Timelines created by Mark McQuillen aka 'Erestor' of Tol Eressëa