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Iron, Fire and Ice
- The Real History That Inspired Game of Thrones
- Narrated by: Rory Barnett
- Length: 20 hrs and 15 mins
- Categories: History, Europe
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Publisher's Summary
Have you read everything George R.R. Martin has every written? Do you know what in Game of Thrones is based in real history?
A young pretender raises an army to take the throne. Learning of his father’s death, the adolescent, dashing and charismatic and descended from the old kings of the North, vows to avenge him. He is supported in this war by his mother, who has spirited away her two younger sons to safety. Against them is the queen, passionate, proud, and strong-willed and with more of the masculine virtues of the time than most men. She too is battling for the inheritance of her young son, not yet fully grown but already a sadist who takes delight in watching executions.
Sound familiar? It may read like the plot of Game of Thrones. Yet that was also the story of the bloodiest battle in British history, fought at the culmination of the War of the Roses. George RR Martin’s bestselling novels are rife with allusions, inspirations, and flat-out copies of real-life people, events, and places of medieval and Tudor England and Europe. The Red Wedding? Based on actual events in Scottish history. The poisoning of Joffrey Baratheon? Eerily similar to the death of William the Conqueror’s grandson. The Dothraki? Also known as Huns, Magyars, Turks, and Mongols.
Join Ed West, as he explores all of Martin’s influences, from religion to war to powerful women. Discover the real history behind the phenomenon and see for yourself that truth is stranger than fiction.
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- Annabells
- 14-06-2019
Fun history for all -not just Game of Thrones fans
Ed West gives an exciting retelling of medieval history, focusing on the British Isles. He makes the world feel larger, though, by alluding to tales of 'far away lands' like China and the Middle East. In addition to telling the historical people and events behind aspects of George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice & Fire series, West describes castle architecture, shares tidbits of daily life, and explores the religions and cultures of the peoples involved. He even includes quotes from historical documents and other sources. If you're well-read in history, you may not learn secrets you've never heard before, but I think you'll be entertained. Ironically, I found this book much more colorful than the official histories of Ice & Fire that are formally associated with the series. Rory Barnett's posh British accent is perfectly applied here. It's exactly what I want to hear from a reader of medieval British history. Pronouncing the Latin is not his strong suit (although I'm just nitpicking - I minored in the classics myself). Barnett reads clearly and with enough enthusiasm to keep the content interesting but not so much as would seem out of place for dark subject matter. A warning: this book covers medieval wars, torture methods including the rack, and punishments including beheadings, burnings at the stake, and more. This is not for the faint of heart.
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- K. Blink
- 03-01-2020
Fascinating and fun
Well written, entertaining, and educational. I am a big fan of Ed West books as they bring a very human perspective to legendary history. Extremely enjoyable!
16 people found this helpful
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- John Crooker
- 06-08-2019
Real History
The real history behind ASOIF is so much more intriguing and gruesome you would’ve thought GRRM was making it up if he had wrote it!
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- Tanna
- 11-09-2019
very interesting!
great if you love history. lots of names and story lines, very cool to tie to ASOIAF.
9 people found this helpful
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- ST
- 02-10-2019
Like a kitten with Wobbly Cat Syndrome
Really poorly written. Meanders through history and fiction as if the border is inconsequential. Jumps from one historical topic from another like an over caffeinated child. Makes no attempt to distinguish between individuals of the same name, for instance, just uses the name Edward like you're supposed to know which one is being talked about after having made three detours to Westeros, ancient Egypt, and a discussion of Neanderthals. I don't recommend it at all.
72 people found this helpful
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- Matthew Tafoya
- 16-06-2020
In depth look at real game of thrones
This was an interesting book with so much detail. The connection to Game of Thrones is mentioned, but the book is about the history that inspired the books and show. I love history books and this was a great one with small details that changed my perception.
3 people found this helpful
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- Ida
- 21-11-2019
Fact filled entertainment
So many interesting facts and histories I have never heard of before, a good listen!
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- Leon
- 14-02-2020
Ouch
Huge kudos to the idea but was there even an editor involved? Way too scattered to even follow. Many times I just tried to see beyond the names. Only so many Edwards, Edmunds, and Percys I can follow!
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- Dean
- 21-07-2019
Very good indeed .
As above . This has kindled my interest in the history of the lands of my ancestors . Bravo !
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- c_clemens90
- 10-05-2020
yessssss!
Ad a HUGE G.O.T. fan, I loved finding out how Martin's mind was working while incorporating real history and his own twist in creating his masterpiece. Im hoping for Winds of Winter to come around reallllly soon!
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- Jack Clancy
- 03-03-2020
History with all interesting and gory bits!
Ever wondered where the inspiration for the Red Wedding came from? Was Joffrey based on a real monarch? Who were the real life nomadic horseman that were the basis for the Dothraki? All these questions are answered and more throughout the book. I didn’t want it to end as it was so fascinating. Also didn’t realise until the book’s conclusion how much George RR Martin had gone through many different civilisations in history, and taken events that occurred and translated them into a series of books that I love.
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- Mister B
- 02-02-2020
Disjointed
Although there were a lot of interesting facts and stories I found it hard to follow and disjointed. Dates seemed to jump all over the place, and the family names in the book seemed to merge into one. I feel it would have benefited from a slower pace and explanation about the characters and how they are linked, even if repeated through the book.
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- Steve Sochor
- 22-08-2019
Excellent voyage through history
Absolutely loved this and it won't be a single listen for me. It's intricate look at the similarities between real history and the history of westeros is brilliantly told and I believe it helps you to understand history that bit more.
There were times in the narrative it would go somewhere or a certain time but then jump to somewhere or something else, leaving us on a cliff hanger or an unfinished story, almost like the workings of Billy Connelly's mind. That made it slightly harder to follow but once you got back into it, back to the part it had described before, it was intense focus, to listen to every moment with extreme excitement.
Definitely recommend to anyone with an interest in a wide variety of history and those who loved Game of Thrones and its vast lore.
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- rupert
- 15-12-2020
Disappointing
Narrative jumped around a lot chronologically and became repetitive and confusing- shame because the subject matter was very interesting but I lost patience with trying to keep up with the time jumps. Narration could have been better - and on occasions pronunciation wrong or emphasis misplaced.
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- The Commandante
- 05-12-2020
Fascinating if you love history and GOT
I’m a big history fan and also love Game of Thrones so this is an ideal book for me. It’s fascinating and a good level of detail without losing the reader. Having said that I didn’t find the narrator very captivating and found myself drifting away at times.
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- Julie Domaille
- 13-09-2020
Loved it
I will likely play it again since it is so complicated I don't think I absorbed it all enough. It is both harrowing & amazing.
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-07-2019
pretty damned average
Yes, most of the facts are right.
Yes, the pronunciation is terrible.
No. I will not listen again. The level of mysogeny is terrible
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