This is the complete set released by the History Channel back in 2008. It is the complete set of 52 DVD's with informational cards covering topics in their specific categories that are in 3 books. There is also an unopened preview set for their series The Vikings. This also comes with a large poster size paper with the timeline and other interesting information on it. One of the boxes has a small tear on one seam which can be glued or taped but no damage ...to any of the materials, dvd's, or books. This weighs almost 22 pounds so I am planning on shipping media mail. Also, for those who may not be familiar with this set, It costed more than $1000 to put it together with a new book coming each 6 weeks!