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The Rise of the Dragon

By: George R. R. Martin, Elio M. García Jr, Linda Antonsson
Narrated by: Harry Lloyd
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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 most powerful family in Westeros.

Includes a bonus PDF of illustrations from the book

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 George R. R. Martin, Elio M. García, and Linda Antonsson (P)2022 Random House Audio

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nothing new

I didn't personally pick up on any new information. This is just more to the point version of fire and blood.

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Spoiler alert: EVERYONE DIES. lol

If you’re a GoT geek, you’ll love this. It is an animated genealogy of The Seven Kingdoms, but do know that this is not a story with a plot.

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Dragons

I hope they add more from the books too the show not the dragon ending I know it’s coming but still

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The storytelling

I liked that the narrator made the information sound interesting, they could’ve easily made it sound like an encyclopedia.

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I was picturing it in my head

the book is great the reader made me feel as if I was watching it play out on screen

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Love this story!!

Great companion to “Fire and Blood”! If you love Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, this is a great way to hear the full story!

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House of the Dragon

A well done book to prepare for House of the Dragon, though it appears to be an unabridged of much of the information from Fire And Blood volume 1. Still, a fine effort by all 4, authors and narrator.

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Not as in depth as Fire & Blood but still very enjoyable

Very good if you want a short story of this dynasty but fire & blood gives a lot more information and stories. Still very good

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Dastardly Dragons

Great companion fot Fire and Blood. Amazing illustrations and Harry Lloyd is the Blood of Old Valyria.

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Harry Lloyd is great and worth the re-listen

I’ve read and listened to fire and blood a few times and I still purchased this one because Harry is a fantastic voice actor and I was stoked to have more of his work to listen to in the GoT universe. The folks bitching about cash grab aren’t exactly wrong but H. M’fckin Lloyd nailed it. RiP to the GOAT Royce detrice but how can we get harry to read the GoT series for audible?? I would absolutely re buy em all

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