Fall of kingdoms

Author's name: Brian A. Pavlack

Did you know that the English Wars of the Roses are a true reflection of the Game of Thrones in Westeros? And that a character like Joffrey wasn't just a fictional villain, but had historical counterparts among tyrants who walked the earth? This book, through a collection of expert essays by historians, offers a unique exploration connecting your favorite characters and the series' most violent battles to real events that shook medieval Europe. From the nature of wars and treacherous alliances, to the role of women and the cruelty of slavery, and even the myths that shaped the collective consciousness.
This book is for fans of the series seeking historical depth, and for history enthusiasts who wish to understand it through the lens of captivating fiction. It reveals how the most surprising moments in the series may be less brutal than their counterparts in the blood-soaked pages of history.

This book reveals how the Game of Thrones series can be a tool for understanding the Middle Ages as deeply as academic studies.
Matthew Gabriel, Professor of Medieval Studies, Virginia Tech
"An exciting journey that takes Martin's novels back to their historical roots, shedding light on a bloody past filled with conflicts, which formed one of the greatest cultural phenomena of our time."
Ross King