J.R.R. Tolkien's Bilbo Baggins is one of the most beloved characters in modern literature. In many ways, the author was the model for his humble hobbit hero: he was fond of books, smoked his pipe, and enjoyed his homely comforts as much as Bilbo ever did.
This is a new guide to the history that informs the world of Star Trek -- just in time for the next JJ Abrams Star Trek movie! For a series set in our future, Star Trek revisits the past constantly. Kirk and Spock battle Nazis, Roman gladiators, and witne
At last--an analysis of the historical patterns that influenced the creation and storyline of the "Star War"s saga. "Star Wars" took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history. From Ancient Egypt and the Ro
The first look at the history behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight series, timed to release with the third movie, EclipseThe characters of the Twilight Saga carry a rich history that shapes their identities and actions over the course of the seri
A guide to the history behind the world of Harry Potter just in time for the last Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part II)
Harry Potter lives in a world that is both magical and historical. Hogwarts pupils ride an old-fashione