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Fire & Blood

George R.R. Martin

Book 1 of A Song of Ice and Fire

706 pages

About this book

The first volume of a definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros is set centuries before the events of "A Game of Thrones" and answers key questions about the dynasty's origins, conflicts and relationships with dragons.

Themes
Great Figures in HistoryWar & ConflictPolitical & PowerDragons as living powerDynasty's bloody costHistory's subjective truthAmbition's tragic weight
A Song of Ice and Fire
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