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Targaryen History

by George R R Martin

2 books Started 2018 Latest 2022
Publication Reading Order

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.

2books
4years active
2decades
~4yrs between books
2022latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 Fire and Blood 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.

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About George R R Martin

George R. R. Martin is an American author known for his epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire" and its HBO adaptation, "Game of Thrones." Born in Bayonne, New Jersey in 1948, Martin began writing short stories and novellas in the 1970s. His breakthrough came with the publication of "A Game of Thrones" in 1996, the first installment of "A Song of Ice and Fire." The series quickly gained critical acclaim for its complex characters, intricate plot, and unflinching realism. Martin has received numerous awards for his work, including the World Fantasy Award, the Hugo Award, and the Nebula Award. "A Song of Ice and Fire" has sold over 90 million copies worldwide and been translated into 47 languages. Martin's writing has been praised for its depth, scope, and ability to captivate readers on a global scale.

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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.