History
Narrative nonfiction and overviews that explain real past events, cultures, and politics for general readers.
Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary
Tolkien's prose translation of Beowulf appears with detailed lecture commentary and Sellic Spell, revealing his reading of the poem's monsters, history, language, and folklore.
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SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome
This SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome review looks at how Mary Beard retells a thousand years of Roman history through citizenship, power, and everyday life rather than a simple rise and fall story.
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The Monsters and the Critics, and Other Essays
Tolkien's scholarly essays examine Beowulf, medieval literature, language, translation, and fairy stories, showing the academic arguments that informed his imaginative work.
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