Centuries before Daenerys Targaryen, the mighty dragons ruled Westeros, and the Iron Throne was forged in fire and blood. This sweeping history chronicles the rise and reign of House Targaryen, from Aegon the Conqueror’s fiery conquest to the bloody Targaryen civil war, the Dance of the Dragons. Treachery, ambition and the relentless pursuit of power ignite every page, as the Targaryens struggle to hold the realm—and their dynasty—together. With dragons soaring and kingdoms burning, George R. R. Martin weaves an epic tapestry of triumph and tragedy in this gripping prelude to The Game of Thrones series.