Sources
| Source | ID | Link |
|---|---|---|
| GoodReads | 32080660 | https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32080660 |
| Amazon | B06XK9NLMW | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XK9NLMW |
Description
Game of Thrones versus History: Written in Blood is a collection of essays by medieval historians who explore how the HBO series and fantasy literature of George R.R. Martin are both informed by and differ significantly from real historical figures, events, beliefs, and practices of the medieval world.
A collection of original essays from medieval historians who discuss the factual roots of George R.R. Martin's fictional world Introductory material explains the nature of the Game of Thrones, its general plot, and themes connected to history A wide-range of topics are covered, such as England's Wars of the Roses, barbarian colonizers, the nature of medieval warfare, women and agency, slavery, myths and legends of medieval Europe, and more
A collection of original essays from medieval historians who discuss the factual roots of George R.R. Martin's fictional world Introductory material explains the nature of the Game of Thrones, its general plot, and themes connected to history A wide-range of topics are covered, such as England's Wars of the Roses, barbarian colonizers, the nature of medieval warfare, women and agency, slavery, myths and legends of medieval Europe, and more