The world of ice & fire
the untold history of Westeros and the Game of Thrones
Elio M. García Jr., George R.R. Martin, Linda Antonsson
Readers rate it 4.1 (172 on Hardcover)
326 pages · Released 2014 · Bantam
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This is a worldbuilding and history reference book for the Game of Thrones universe, not a narrative novel, so content is filtered through historical/encyclopedic framing rather than dramatized scenes. However, it documents the brutal history of Westeros including wars, conquest, and political violence as part of that world's backstory. It's best suited for older teens who are already familiar with the series and mature enough for its thematic content.
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"This is the comprehensive guide to all things Game of Thrones and beyond. From the prehistory to the coming of the First Men, through the reign of the Targaryen kings and Robert's Rebellion, this guide--co-written by George R.R. Martin and the immensely knowledgeable founders and keepers of the www.westeros.org site--... "This is the comprehensive guide to all things Game of Thrones and beyond. From the prehistory to the coming of the First Men, through the reign of the Targaryen kings and Robert's Rebellion, this guide--co-written by George R.R. Martin and the immensely knowledgeable founders and keepers of the www.westeros.org site--will tell series readers old and new all they might want to know about the history and culture of Westeros and the lands beyond the Narrow Sea--a tapestry of all new history that George has invented solely for this volume"--
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- winter
- epic literature
- epic fiction
- good and evil
- fiction
- kings and rulers
- fantasy fiction
- fantastic fiction
- Courts and courtiers
- imaginary places
- imaginary wars and battles
- magic
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ISBN 9780553805444 · Bantam