In-Universe Histories of the Sith and Jedi by Palpatine and Luke Are Now Available

By George & Josh Bate

The Force is certainly strong with a duo of new books available today.

Insight Editions have just published The Secrets of the Jedi: The Chronicles of Luke Skywalker and The Secrets of the Sith: The Chronicles of Emperor Palpatine. Both books written by Marc Sumerak are updated versions of similar books from 2019 and provide in-universe histories of the Sith and the Jedi, as told from the perspective of one of the respective order’s most notable individuals.

Both books include information on Jedi and Sith from more recent projects, including Ahsoka, The Acolyte, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian, and more. The books also feature new information about sequel trilogy characters, including Rey Skywalker and Kylo Ren.

Check out a publisher’s summary of The Secrets of the Jedi: The Chronicles of Luke Skywalker below….

Take a journey through the light side of the Force to learn the history of the Jedi Order and its allies, as told from the perspective of one of the Order’s most famous individuals, Luke Skywalker.

This comprehensive guide to the Jedi contains a wealth of knowledge told from Luke Skywalker’s perspective, to include introductions to other famous light-side characters such as Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, and more. Featuring captivating illustrations and a detailed history of the Jedi, this book provides important information about the mysterious Order and the Force.

UPDATED EDITION: This completely redesigned edition of Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi includes all-new information conveyed through recent TV series, publishing, and films released since the first edition.

Check out a publisher’s summary of The Secrets of the Sith: The Chronicles of Emperor Palpatine below….

Take a journey through the dark side to learn the history of the Sith and its evil allies, as told from the perspective of Emperor Palpatine . . . otherwise known as Darth Sidious.

Explore the collected knowledge of the dark side, with imagery featuring its most mysterious figures. Learn about infamous Sith practitioners—such as Darth Maul, Asajj Ventress, Darth Vader, and Kylo Ren—and discover the powerful, and sometimes unnatural, Force abilities wielded by Sith Lords. Uncover the captivating stories behind some of the galaxy’s most diabolical villains in Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith.

UPDATED EDITION: This completely redesigned edition of Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith includes all-new information conveyed through recent TV series, publishing, and films released since the first edition.

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