NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This lavish visual history—featuring over 180 all-new
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.
