If your reading the books then your reading the history. Now let me explain...
Midkemia originated as an Role Playing Game environment (RPG), back in the 1970's see Origins of Midkemia . What Raymond E. Feist has written, starting with Magician, begins approximately 500 years prior to the game time, so is ine effect the History of Midkemia.
FAQ answers attributed to Raymond E. Feist are copyright by Raymond E. Feist.
It should also be born in mind that the answer given was only applicable on the date written, and to a specific question. You may find further, similar questions, in the FAQ.