Fire And Blood

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Dive into the epic origins of the Targaryen dynasty with Fire and Blood, the captivating history that inspired HBO's House of the Dragon. This book traces the rise and reign of the Targaryens in Westeros, from their conquest to the devastating civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.

An authoritative chronicle of the Targaryen family and their fiery legacy in Westeros.

Fire and Blood takes readers centuries before the events of A Song of Ice and Fire, revealing the story of House Targaryen-the last dragonlords who survived the Doom of Valyria and settled on Dragonstone.

Authored by Archmaester Gyldayn, this definitive history begins with Aegon the Conqueror, the founder of the Iron Throne, and follows the generations of Targaryens who fought to maintain their grip on power. The narrative culminates in the brutal civil war, the Dance of the Dragons, which nearly destroyed their dynasty.

This volume answers burning questions such as:

• What truly happened during the Dance of the Dragons?
• Why was Valyria so dangerous after the Doom?
• What were the darkest deeds of Maegor the Cruel?
• What was life like in Westeros when dragons ruled the skies?

Featuring over eighty new black-and-white illustrations by Doug Wheatley, this masterful work combines all the drama and intensity fans expect from George R. R. Martin. With the grandeur and depth reminiscent of Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Fire and Blood offers a thrilling and essential look at the turbulent and fascinating history of Westeros.

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