Game of Thrones Prequel: Fire & Blood (HBO Tie-in Edition)

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The thrilling history of the Targaryens, the inspiration for HBO's upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, comes to life in this masterly work. "The thrill of Fire & Blood is the thrill of all Martin's fantasy work: familiar myths debunked, the whole trope table flipped," according to Entertainment Weekly.

Centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria, took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire & Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart.

Readers have glimpsed small parts of this narrative in such volumes as The World of Ice & Fire, but now, for the first time, the full tapestry of Targaryen history is revealed. With all the scope and grandeur of Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Fire & Blood is the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens, giving readers a whole new appreciation for the dynamic, often bloody, and always fascinating history of Westeros.

What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons? Why was it so deadly to visit Valyria after the Doom? What were Maegor the Cruel's worst crimes? What was it like in Westeros when dragons ruled the skies? These are but a few of the questions answered in this essential chronicle, as related by a learned maester of the Citadel and featuring more than eighty all-new black-and-white illustrations by artist Doug Wheatley, including five all-new illustrations exclusive to this edition.

With its captivating narrative, vivid characters, and stunning visuals, Fire & Blood is a must-read for any fan of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series or the HBO hit series Game of Thrones. This volume offers a deeper dive into the rich and complex history of the Targaryen dynasty, providing readers with a fresh perspective on the dynamics, conflicts, and events that shaped the Seven Kingdoms.

Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the world of Westeros, Fire & Blood is a triumphant addition to the ever-expanding canon of George R.R. Martin's masterful storytelling. Prepare to be transported to a world where dragons rule the skies and the fate of kingdoms hangs in the balance.

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