Fire and Blood by George R.R. Martin - A Song of Ice and Fire - Fantasy - Paperback

Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780008402785. Publisher: HarperVoyager (HarperCollins). Age Range: Adult. Overview. Fire and Blood is George R.R. Martin's sweeping prequel history to A Song of Ice and Fire, chronicling three centuries of Targaryen rule before the events of A Game of Thrones. Told as an in-world chronicle by a maester of the Citadel, it traces the dynasty's rise, its dragons, and the brutal civil war that nearly destroyed it. This paperback edition is the direct inspiration behind HBO and Sky TV's acclaimed House of the Dragon series, making it essential reading for fans of the show and the wider Westeros saga alike.. About the Book. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater power struggle gripped the Seven Kingdoms. Fire and Blood begins with Aegon the Conqueror's unification of Westeros and follows the Targaryen dynasty through generations of ambition, alliance and betrayal. At its heart lies the Dance of the Dragons, the devastating civil war between rival Targaryen claimants that set brother against brother and dragon against dragon, reshaping the fate of the Iron Throne forever. Presented as a scholarly history compiled by Archmaester Gyldayn, the book blends Martin's trademark intricate world-building with the scope of real medieval chronicles, offering new depth to characters and conflicts only hinted at in the main novels. Readers meet legendary figures such as Aegon the Conqueror, Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Daemon Targa...