George R.R. martin: fire and blood

Fire and Blood by George R.R. Martin is a detailed history of House Targaryen, told by Archmaester Gyldayn. It covers the Targaryens’ rise to power in Westeros, starting with Aegon the Conqueror uniting the Seven Kingdoms and creating the Iron Throne. The book explores the reigns of various Targaryen rulers, including the brutal civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, which almost destroyed the Targaryen dynasty. It also delves into mysteries like the dangers of Valyria after its fall and the tyrannical acts of Maegor the Cruel. Illustrated with over eighty drawings, it offers a deep dive into the history of a time when dragons ruled the skies, providing a rich backstory to the world of Game of Thrones.