The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty (Hardback)

George R.R. Martin (author), Elio M. Garcia Jr. (author), Linda Antonsson (author)

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Hardback 352 Pages
Published: 25/10/2022

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Immerse yourself in the history of one of Westeros' most notorious dynasties with this sumptuous, full-colour companion to the intrigues, adventures and dragons of House Targaryen, from the creative powerhouse behind A Song of Ice and Fire.

This lavish visual history—featuring over 150 new, full-color illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon.

For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat on the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyria’s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martin’s epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragons—the bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good.

Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryens—and their dragons—come vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the Targaryens in the HBO series House of the Dragon, The Rise of the Dragon provides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros.

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008557102
Number of pages: 352
Weight: 1750 g
Dimensions: 311 x 235 x 26 mm

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George R.R. Martin

A legendary American fantasy author George R.R. Martin (GRRM) is best-known as the author of the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. Adapted for television as A Game of Thrones, the series encompasses five novels as well as associated short fiction and histories.

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