Take a deep dive into the real-world history and mythology that inspired the world of Robert Jordan's The Wheel Of Time. This companion to the series delves into the creation of Robert Jordan’s work, drawing from interviews and an examination of his unpublished notes. Michael Livingston tells the story of who Jordan was, how he worked, and his place in modern literature.

The second part of the book is a glossary to the “real world” in The Wheel Of Time. King Arthur is in The Wheel Of Time. Merlin, too. But so are Alexander The Great and the Apollo Space Program, the Norse gods and Napoleon’s greatest defeat - and so much more.

Origins Of The Wheel Of Time provides knowledge and insights to both new and longtime fans looking to either expand their understanding of the series or unearth the real-life influences that Jordan utilized in his world building - all in one, accessible text.