The Rise of the Dragon

by George R.R. Martin

Other authorsLinda Antonsson (Author), Elio M. Garcia Jr. (Author)

Hardcover, 2022

Status

Available

Call number

813.54

Genres

Fantasy

Fiction

Collection

Fantasy & Science Fiction

Publication

Voyager (2022), Edition: 1, 352 pages

Description

Fantasy. Fiction. Literature. HTML:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER �?� This lavish visual history�??featuring over 180 all-new 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 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 mos… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member mattries37315

The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty Volume One is basically Fire & Blood Volume One but illustrated. One could say this was a money grab or that the previous book shouldn’t have been published and the material should have waited until quality illustrations like

in this book were created or both could be true, it doesn’t matter. Of the two books, get The Rise of the Dragon for the simple fact that with the amazing illustrations the material is enhanced. But given the non-illustrated material is just a rehash from another book, I’m downgrading the rating of this book as a result to show my annoyance.

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LibraryThing member JBD1

Something of an illustrated republication of Fire & Blood, slightly reworded and somehow less dramatic. Useful refresher, anyway.

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Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

2022-10-25

Physical description

352 p.; 12.24 inches

ISBN

0008557101 / 9780008557102

Local notes

For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat 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, 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 their rule for good.