House of Dragons: George RR Martin's popular Game of Thrones series continues

Created: 08/16/2022, 11:19 am

By: Jessica Bradley

Cover of "Fire and Blood" George RR Martin © Penhaligon Verlag

The hype about the series "Game of Thrones" does not stop.

Now the spin-off series "House of Dragons" starts next week.

I will introduce you to the related books.

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Many of us were enthusiastic about the series "Game of Thrones", even if it dropped in quality towards the end.

It is therefore all the less surprising that the new spin-off series “House of Dragons” is awaited with great anticipation.

George RR Martin "Blood and Fire - House of Dragons"

Although the author George RR Martin has not yet reached the final volume with his main series "Game of Thrones", he has already written down the history of the house Targaryen.

What the Silmarillion was to Tolkien fans is now coming from George RR Martin - the epic prelude to A Song of Ice and Fire / Game of Thrones!

Three centuries before the series begins, Aegon Targaryen conquered the continent of Westeros with his sister-consorts and their three dragons.

The reign of his descendants lasted 280 years.

They survived rebellion and civil war - until Robert Baratheon overthrew the insane King Aerys II from the Iron Throne.

This is the history of the great house of Targaryen, written by Archmaester Gyldayn, transcribed by George RR Martin.

"Fire and Blood - House of Dragons"

I'm also curious if the new series will have a better ending than the main series "Game of Thrones".

In any case, the whole thing will be a family event again, with popcorn and together in front of the television.

World premiere is August 21, 2022.

The books are well written, engaging, and they deviate only slightly from the Game of Thrones series and are a bit more detailed.

We'll see how House of Dragons fares.

George RR Martin "Blood and Fire - House of Dragons"

2022, Penhaligon Verlag, ISBN 13-978-3-764-53223-9

Price: hardcover 26 €, paperback 18 €, e-book 14.99 €, number of pages: 896 (deviating from format) Order now (promotional link)

George RR Martin: "Game Of Thrones"

If you are interested in the books of the main series "Game of Thrones", you should take a look at this list.

Ten volumes have been published so far, unfortunately the end is still open.

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Volume 01 - "A Song of Ice and Fire - The Lords of Winterfell"

Cover of "A Song of Ice and Fire" George RR Martin © Blanvalet Verlag

Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell, is summoned to his king's court to act as his advisor and confidant.

But schemers, assassins and unscrupulous nobles flock to the throne, and the weak king has nothing to oppose to their insinuations.

While Eddard finds himself surrounded by powerful enemies, his son, the future ruler of the North, faces an ancient dark force.

The future of the realm depends on the lords of Winterfell.

"A Song of Ice and Fire" Volume 01

George RR Martin "A Song of Ice and Fire - The Lords of Winterfell" Volume 01

2010, Blanvalet Verlag, ISBN 13-978-3-442-26774-3

Price: paperback €16, e-book €14.99, number of pages: 576 (differs to format) Order now (promotional link)

George RR Martin "Game of Thrones" - the volumes released so far

• Volume 2: The Legacy of Winterfell

• Volume 3: The Throne of the Seven Kingdoms

• Volume 4: The seed of the golden lion

• Volume 5: Storm of Swords

• Volume 6: The Queen of Dragons

• Volume 7: Time of the Crows

• Volume 8: The Dark Queen

• Volume 9: The Son of the Griffin

• Volume 10: A Dance with Dragons