The Targaryen History is a Epic Fantasy / Fantasy series by George R R Martin, made up of 2 books published between 2018 and 2022. It begins with Fire and Blood (2018), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Rise of the Dragon ( With: Linda Antonsson, Elio M. García Jr.) (2022), spanning 4 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | Fire and Blood ★ NYT 23w · #1 | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 2 | The Rise of the Dragon ( With: Linda Antonsson, Elio M. García Jr.)Latest | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Targaryen History series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Targaryen History series?
Start with Fire and Blood (2018), the first book in the Targaryen History series by George R R Martin. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Targaryen History series?
There are 2 books in the Targaryen History series by George R R Martin, published between 2018 and 2022.
What is the first book in the Targaryen History series?
The first book in the Targaryen History series is Fire and Blood, published in 2018 by George R R Martin.
What is the latest book in the Targaryen History series?
The most recent book in the Targaryen History series is The Rise of the Dragon ( With: Linda Antonsson, Elio M. García Jr.) (2022) by George R R Martin.
About the Targaryen History series
George R. R. Martin's Targaryen history books are the "fake histories" of Westeros that gave us HBO's House of the Dragon. Written as a scholarly chronicle, "Fire & Blood" recounts the rise of House Targaryen, their conquest of the Seven Kingdoms astride dragons, and the ruinous civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.
It's a different reading experience from A Song of Ice and Fire — drier, grander, told from a historian's remove — but irresistible for fans wanting the deep backstory of the dragonlords, their triumphs and their bloody self-destruction.
Read "Fire & Blood" for the saga of the dynasty; it stands apart from the main series and needs no prior reading, though it enriches both the books and the show.