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Rise of the Dragon

Rise of the Dragon

An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One
FantasyHistory
Pages
352
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the rich history of the Targaryen dynasty in Westeros, from their origins in Old Valyria to their eventual downfall. This comprehensive volume details the reigns of kings and queens, the battles fought, and the dragons that shaped a continent. Discover the intricate political landscape and the personal stories behind the legends.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeComplexAdventurous
Family SagaCourt Intrigue

Genres

Fantasy History

Authors

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Elio M. García Jr.

Elio M. García Jr. (born 1978) co-founded Westeros.org, one of the earliest fan sites for George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, with Linda Antonsson. Martin enlisted the pair in 2006 to help develop the series' in-world history, leading to their co-authored companion volumes The World of Ice & Fire (2014) and The Rise of the Dragon (2022).

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George R. R. Martin

George Raymond Richard Martin (born 20 September 1948 in Bayonne, New Jersey) is an American writer of fantasy, science fiction and horror. His early work includes the novels Dying of the Light (1977), Fevre Dream and The Armageddon Rag, and the story collections Sandkings and Tuf Voyaging. From the mid-1980s he also wrote for television, on the revived The Twilight Zone and on Beauty and the Beast, where he became a co-supervising producer. He is best known for the epic fantasy sequence A Song...

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Linda Antonsson

Linda Antonsson is the co-author of The World of Ice & Fire, a companion to George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. Her work explores epic fantasy worlds and their rich histories.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Rise of the Dragon a standalone book or part of a series?

    Rise of the Dragon is a companion book to Fire & Blood, offering a more visual and condensed history of the Targaryen dynasty. While it covers similar historical ground, it is designed to be accessible on its own.

  • How does Rise of the Dragon relate to the House of the Dragon TV series?

    This book provides the historical background and lore that the House of the Dragon television series draws upon. It details the events and characters leading up to and during the Dance of the Dragons, offering a deeper dive into the source material.

  • What is the difference between Rise of the Dragon and Fire & Blood?

    Rise of the Dragon is a heavily illustrated, abridged version of the history presented in Fire & Blood. It focuses on key events and figures with extensive artwork, making it a more visual and less text-dense experience than its predecessor.