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George R. R. Martin

Set 300 years before the events in A Song of Ice and Fire, FIRE AND BLOOD is the definitive history of the Targaryens in Westeros as told by Archmaester Gyldayn, and chronicles the conquest that united the Seven Kingdoms under Targaryen rule through to the Dance of the Dragons: the Targaryen civil war that nearly ended their dynasty forever. The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work by the author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for HBO's Game of Thrones. With all the fire and fury fans have come to expect from internationally bestselling author George R.R. Martin, this is the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros. 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 and 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. 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. With all the scope and grandeur of Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Fire and Blood is the ultimate game of thrones, giving readers a whole new appreciation for the dynamic, often bloody, and always fascinating history of Westeros.

Fire and Blood: 300 Years Before a Game of Thrones (a Targaryen History)

Sarah

The author seems to like history lessons and making backstories for his DOZENS of characters, to create complex fantasy worlds. 

At first it felt like info-dumping, but as i continued, i enjoyed it. Tales as old as time: Love, revenge, family fueds, thirst for power.

Mdy<3

The author seems to like history lessons and making backstories for his DOZENS of characters, to create complex fantasy worlds. 

At first it felt like info-dumping, but as i continued, i enjoyed it. Tales as old as time: Love, revenge, family fueds, thirst for power.

 by George R.R. Martin is the audiobook version of a history lesson you never knew you needed—if your history class included dragons, backstabbing monarchs, and a good dose of sibling rivalry. Narrated by Simon Vance, the audiobook brings 300 years of Targaryen rule to life, covering everything from Aegon the Conqueror’s fiery takeover of Westeros to the infamous Dance of the Dragons (basically, a family feud on steroids).

Unlike Martin’s other works, this isn’t a traditional novel with a central plot or character arc. Instead, it’s a pseudo-history narrated by the fictional Archmaester Gyldayn. Vance’s voice adds gravitas to the dense material, turning what could have been a dry recounting of Westerosi history into an engaging performance. His tone shifts just enough to give the sense of drama behind the political machinations, betrayals, and dragon-fueled battles, making the audiobook feel like you’re listening to the juiciest royal gossip.

However, with so many characters, timelines, and wars, you might find yourself rewinding to keep track of all the Targaryens. But if you’re a hardcore 

 fan, this audiobook will scratch that itch for more fire, blood, and—of course—dragons.

Erwin Lemuel Oliva

Fire and Blood by George R.R. Martin is the audiobook version of a history lesson you never knew you needed—if your history class included dragons, backstabbing monarchs, and a good dose of sibling rivalry. Narrated by Simon Vance, the audiobook brings 300 years of Targaryen rule to life, covering everything from Aegon the Conqueror’s fiery takeover of Westeros to the infamous Dance of the Dragons (basically, a family feud on steroids).

Unlike Martin’s other works, this isn’t a traditional novel with a central plot or character arc. Instead, it’s a pseudo-history narrated by the fictional Archmaester Gyldayn. Vance’s voice adds gravitas to the dense material, turning what could have been a dry recounting of Westerosi history into an engaging performance. His tone shifts just enough to give the sense of drama behind the political machinations, betrayals, and dragon-fueled battles, making the audiobook feel like you’re listening to the juiciest royal gossip.

However, with so many characters, timelines, and wars, you might find yourself rewinding to keep track of all the Targaryens. But if you’re a hardcore Game of Thrones fan, this audiobook will scratch that itch for more fire, blood, and—of course—dragons.

um livro incrível! é quase como um livro de história, e algumas partes são mais lentas que outras, mas para quem já é fã da família Targaryen ou do mundo que GRRM criou vai ser uma leitura maravilhosa e um prato cheio!

Lara Rebouças

You simply can’t stop reading because you get so eager to know what will happen next.

Laura 

I have never read A Game of Thrones nor watched the tv show, but, due to the popularity of the House of the Dragon tv show, I bought Fire and Blood and read it. It was a thrilling read. If this is what the Game of Thrones world is like then I will surely be reading the other books as well as the second part to this. As a history student myself, I absolutely loved it. Knowing the spoilers of the tv show didn’t diminish my reading enjoyment during the Dance of the Dragons part. I recommend that everyone needs to read this. 

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