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Star Wars: Essential Guides #11
Star Wars: The New Essential Chronology
At last, it's the ultimate history of the spectacular Star Wars saga, expanded, lavishly illustrated, and in full color for the first time.
With the completion of Episodes I, II, and III, the epic story that's captivated millions can now be told in its entirety, from the dramatic adventures of the Knights of the Old Republic and the deadly Clone Wars to the birth of the Empire, from the destruction of the Death Star, to the birth of the New Jedi Order.
Beautifully illustrated by Mark Chiarello, Tommy Lee Edwards, and John Van Fleet, Star Wars: The New Essential Chronology offers the comprehensive and official chronicle of that extraordinary galaxy so far, far away. Herein you'll find
• the climactic events from all epochs of Star Wars-those explosive turning points in the shaping of the galaxy
• a gripping account of the controversial Clone Wars-the treachery that fueled them and their terrifying aftermath
• profiles of key players in the history of the Star Wars galaxy, along with all the most popular heroes and infamous villains
• a full-color, carefully rendered and detailed map of the galaxy
Follow Anakin Solo's perilous journey as he wrestles with the dark side; behold the black soul of each Dark Lord of the Sith, from Darth Sidious to Darth Vader; experience the fiery space battles that decided the fate of entire planets; and witness the ferocious invasion by the seemingly invincible Yuuzhon Vong.
The training of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the invasion of Naboo, the capture of Princess Leia, the Battle of Yavin, the lightsaber death duel between Organa Solo and Beldorion the Hutt-all of the key events are captured andpreserved for all time in this drama-filled Stars Wars chronicle.
With the completion of Episodes I, II, and III, the epic story that's captivated millions can now be told in its entirety, from the dramatic adventures of the Knights of the Old Republic and the deadly Clone Wars to the birth of the Empire, from the destruction of the Death Star, to the birth of the New Jedi Order.
Beautifully illustrated by Mark Chiarello, Tommy Lee Edwards, and John Van Fleet, Star Wars: The New Essential Chronology offers the comprehensive and official chronicle of that extraordinary galaxy so far, far away. Herein you'll find
• the climactic events from all epochs of Star Wars-those explosive turning points in the shaping of the galaxy
• a gripping account of the controversial Clone Wars-the treachery that fueled them and their terrifying aftermath
• profiles of key players in the history of the Star Wars galaxy, along with all the most popular heroes and infamous villains
• a full-color, carefully rendered and detailed map of the galaxy
Follow Anakin Solo's perilous journey as he wrestles with the dark side; behold the black soul of each Dark Lord of the Sith, from Darth Sidious to Darth Vader; experience the fiery space battles that decided the fate of entire planets; and witness the ferocious invasion by the seemingly invincible Yuuzhon Vong.
The training of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the invasion of Naboo, the capture of Princess Leia, the Battle of Yavin, the lightsaber death duel between Organa Solo and Beldorion the Hutt-all of the key events are captured andpreserved for all time in this drama-filled Stars Wars chronicle.
256 pages, Paperback
First published October 25, 2005
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April 8, 2009
I never went through a Star Wars novels phase in the same way I went through my Star Trek novels phase. I guess part of it was that Star Wars just wasn't as large a part of my fictional universe as Star Trek; and considering what a mess Lucas made of the films after the first one, it never could be.
I do have fond memories, though, of standing in line in 1977 for the original's premiere with dad and the siblings :-)
Novelwise, I've read all the adaptations from the films; I read Alan Dean Foster's Splinter of the Mind's Eye, which came out between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back; the arc of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion; and Timothy Zahn's Thrawn books. In the latter case, I really enjoyed the series - I love the character of Grand Admiral Thrawn - but I was frustrated. By rights, Thrawn should have beaten the New Republic. The only way Zahn was able to bring him down was by an unlikely sequence of coincidences that really don't suffer close scrutiny.
Me being me, when I saw that this chronology existed, I had to have it. It covers every novel up to just after the end of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion; it came out before subsequent novels chronicling Jacen Solo's descent into evil.
I have just two observations to make:
1. You'd think that after 25 millennia the Jedi would have come up with ways to strengthen their adepts against Darkside temptations. Reading the chronology, I'm reminded of The Hulk - once you get Banner mad there's no stopping the transformation. Get a Jedi pissed off, and it's a sure bet he'll slip over to the wrong side of the tracks.
2. In the 40 years after the Battle of Yavin, I don't think a single year passes when the New Republic isn't faced with an existential threat that can only be averted by members of the Solo and Skywalker families and a few of their friends.
I do have fond memories, though, of standing in line in 1977 for the original's premiere with dad and the siblings :-)
Novelwise, I've read all the adaptations from the films; I read Alan Dean Foster's Splinter of the Mind's Eye, which came out between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back; the arc of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion; and Timothy Zahn's Thrawn books. In the latter case, I really enjoyed the series - I love the character of Grand Admiral Thrawn - but I was frustrated. By rights, Thrawn should have beaten the New Republic. The only way Zahn was able to bring him down was by an unlikely sequence of coincidences that really don't suffer close scrutiny.
Me being me, when I saw that this chronology existed, I had to have it. It covers every novel up to just after the end of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion; it came out before subsequent novels chronicling Jacen Solo's descent into evil.
I have just two observations to make:
1. You'd think that after 25 millennia the Jedi would have come up with ways to strengthen their adepts against Darkside temptations. Reading the chronology, I'm reminded of The Hulk - once you get Banner mad there's no stopping the transformation. Get a Jedi pissed off, and it's a sure bet he'll slip over to the wrong side of the tracks.
2. In the 40 years after the Battle of Yavin, I don't think a single year passes when the New Republic isn't faced with an existential threat that can only be averted by members of the Solo and Skywalker families and a few of their friends.
May 22, 2020
I read this book when it first came out, and at that time it was a very comprehensive chronology of the Star Wars universe. It began with a time before the Old Republic, and ended with the Dark Nest saga. The history of the Star Wars universe, what is now considered Legends or the EU, is laid out in all it's magnificent, wonderful detail.
I am one of those people who refuse to believe that all the cannon that started with The Truce at Bakura didn't happen and is now no longer valid. To me, that lessens the work of amazing authors, and it is such a rich tapestry of stories, it is a shame to just ignore them all.
This was a great book for Star Wars history enthusiasts. It detailed the chronology of the galaxy and discussed many big, and small moments that were influential. A wide variety of characters were highlighted, and their lives explored in great detail.
The artwork vividly captured the stories being told. It all had a somewhat surreal quality to it.
A fantastic book for any Star Wars fan.
I am one of those people who refuse to believe that all the cannon that started with The Truce at Bakura didn't happen and is now no longer valid. To me, that lessens the work of amazing authors, and it is such a rich tapestry of stories, it is a shame to just ignore them all.
This was a great book for Star Wars history enthusiasts. It detailed the chronology of the galaxy and discussed many big, and small moments that were influential. A wide variety of characters were highlighted, and their lives explored in great detail.
The artwork vividly captured the stories being told. It all had a somewhat surreal quality to it.
A fantastic book for any Star Wars fan.
September 9, 2010
Nice reference to have handy if you're like me and jump around the EU all the time.
December 6, 2011
The kind of history book or lessons you'd want to have in a classroom. So in-depth, only true fans are adept at retaining all the info.
April 22, 2014
This book is pretty cool actually.
November 10, 2016
idk if they're planning on making new copies of this but it's basically useless with the erasure of the expanded verse in the current canon.
which sucks. because I loved those novels as a kid.
which sucks. because I loved those novels as a kid.
October 21, 2020
Amazing resource; one of the few I still keep on my shelf.
October 28, 2024
Second time reading this all the way through! An absolutely must for any Star Wars fan! My only complaint is the inclusion of the Dark Nest trilogy, Lumiya, and the Sith of the Legacy era following the New Republic era, which, in my opinion, should all be stricken from legends canon entirely.
March 29, 2008
Another good reference book
April 15, 2010
An unbelievable amount of useless information but still a fun read. Good bathroom book.
April 19, 2010
I like all of these types of books. They're very detailed.
March 8, 2024
Star Wars: The New Essential Chronology (Paperback)
by Daniel Wallace
this book is a great list of the events in the star wars mythology
by Daniel Wallace
this book is a great list of the events in the star wars mythology
March 20, 2014
Okay, so I'm a Star Wars geek.
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