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Fuoco e sangue, il motto di Casa Targaryen, è un sigillo di potere, e una terribile condanna. Cavalcare i draghi conferisce una forza travolgente, che tuttavia può divorare se stessa. Questa storia visiva, con oltre 150 nuove illustrazioni a colori, è un’introduzione a Casa Targaryen, l’iconica famiglia al centro della serie prequel di Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon. Ripercorrendo le vicende contenute nel volume Fuoco e sangue, George R.R. Martin narra l’ascesa del dominio Targaryen: dalla sanguinosa conquista di Westeros a opera di Aegon I e delle sue sorelle ai matrimoni incestuosi e ai contrasti con il Credo o le casate nobiliari; dai fasti di Jaehaerys e Alysanne alla sadica ferocia di Maegor il Crudele. Pestilenze, complotti, nozze, razzie, tornei e banchetti si alternano con ritmo incalzante, accompagnando il lettore nei costumi di Westeros. Il tutto converge inesorabile verso la Danza dei Draghi, lo spaventoso scontro fratricida all’interno della stessa famiglia reale per la successione al trono, nel quale draghi danzeranno in cielo, lottando contro altri draghi..

This lavish visual history-featuring over 150 new, full-colour 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.

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO’s Game of Thrones—an epic history of Westeros and the lands beyond, featuring hundreds of pages of all-new material from George R. R. Martin! If the past is prologue, then George R. R. Martin’s masterwork—the most inventive and entertaining fantasy saga of our time—warrants one hell of an introduction. At long last, it has arrived with The World of Ice & Fire. This lavishly illustrated volume isa comprehensive history of the Seven Kingdoms, providing vividly constructed accounts of the epic battles, bitter rivalries, and daring rebellions that lead to the events of A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO’s Game of Thrones. In a collaboration that’s been years in the making, Martin has teamed with Elio M. García, Jr., and Linda Antonsson, the founders of the renowned fan site Westeros.org—perhaps the only people who know this world almost as well as its visionary creator. Collected here is all the accumulated knowledge, scholarly speculation, and inherited folk tales of maesters and septons, maegi and singers, including • artwork and maps, with more than 170 original pieces • full family trees for Houses Stark, Lannister, and Targaryen • in-depth explorations of the history and culture of Westeros • 100% all-new material, more than half of which Martin wrote specifically for this book The definitive companion piece to George R. R. Martin’s dazzlingly conceived universe, The World of Ice & Fire is indeed proof that the pen is mightier than a storm of swords.