Medieval History
The Iron Throne A Song of Ice and Fire in the original has become an HBO series, this dark fantasy saga written by George R. R. Martin, whose first volume appeared in 1996 and who must rely on Sept. 1 when completed.
The story of the saga takes place mainly in imaginary land called Westeros in a fantasy universe. As in any good fantasy saga, rare and fantastic populate the continent as dragons or werewolves.
The story begins with the death of the king?s hand, Lord Jon Arryn, it was used and advised a Roy who had seized the throne by force. A usurper king chasing women and running and will leave gradually the power of the courtiers and advisers.
On this earth there are seven crowns, unified under one banner in which the swords of the kingdoms were used to build a huge iron throne.
Joffrey families, Renly, Stannis, Robb Stark and Greyjoy families are ?royal? on this earth and are in constant struggle, ignoring a hazard in the North, where the king?s power stops. This border is guarded by men in the North prevail mysterious beings, giants, wild men and other, strange and mysterious supernatural beings, capable of transforming humans into zombies frozen.
Click here to read this article from EconomicsNewspaper.com
- A Dance With Dragons, The Fifth Novel In The A Song Of Ice And Fire Series, Released
The long-awaited fifth novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire series, entitled A Dance with Dragons, was released this week. The work, written by George R.R. Martin, has earned huge sales and positive reviews. A Dance with Dragons is set in the fictional...
- Medieval 'thrones' Unites Thrusts Of Hbo's Strategy
With its new "Game of Thrones," HBO is digging into the Middle Ages. But the premium pay-TV channel is counting on the fantasy series, which is set against a medieval backdrop, to move it into the future. "Thrones," the story of a handful of feuding families...
- Game Of Thrones Begins April 17th
Debuting April 17th on HBO in North America, Game of Thrones is based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R.R. Martin. Game of Thrones follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen as they vie...
- Going Medieval: Three Series Take Viewers Back To Time Of Power Struggles, Steamy Love Stories
Cable TV seems to be going Middle Ages crazy. Three sumptuous new series from premium channels Starz, HBO and Showtime transport us to medieval worlds of raging power struggles, bloody battles and lavish trappings. Prepare to be treated to more castles,...
- A Medievalism Post: What Is Fantasy?
For the second semester in a row, I'm teaching T. H. White's The Once and Future King, a book I first encountered 25 years ago, and haven't really thought about since. I have not been, surprisingly for a medieval lit and lang guy, a big fan...
Medieval History
Game of Thrones: when the medieval fantasy explains Realpolitik
The Iron Throne A Song of Ice and Fire in the original has become an HBO series, this dark fantasy saga written by George R. R. Martin, whose first volume appeared in 1996 and who must rely on Sept. 1 when completed.
The story of the saga takes place mainly in imaginary land called Westeros in a fantasy universe. As in any good fantasy saga, rare and fantastic populate the continent as dragons or werewolves.
The story begins with the death of the king?s hand, Lord Jon Arryn, it was used and advised a Roy who had seized the throne by force. A usurper king chasing women and running and will leave gradually the power of the courtiers and advisers.
On this earth there are seven crowns, unified under one banner in which the swords of the kingdoms were used to build a huge iron throne.
Joffrey families, Renly, Stannis, Robb Stark and Greyjoy families are ?royal? on this earth and are in constant struggle, ignoring a hazard in the North, where the king?s power stops. This border is guarded by men in the North prevail mysterious beings, giants, wild men and other, strange and mysterious supernatural beings, capable of transforming humans into zombies frozen.
Click here to read this article from EconomicsNewspaper.com
- A Dance With Dragons, The Fifth Novel In The A Song Of Ice And Fire Series, Released
The long-awaited fifth novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire series, entitled A Dance with Dragons, was released this week. The work, written by George R.R. Martin, has earned huge sales and positive reviews. A Dance with Dragons is set in the fictional...
- Medieval 'thrones' Unites Thrusts Of Hbo's Strategy
With its new "Game of Thrones," HBO is digging into the Middle Ages. But the premium pay-TV channel is counting on the fantasy series, which is set against a medieval backdrop, to move it into the future. "Thrones," the story of a handful of feuding families...
- Game Of Thrones Begins April 17th
Debuting April 17th on HBO in North America, Game of Thrones is based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R.R. Martin. Game of Thrones follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen as they vie...
- Going Medieval: Three Series Take Viewers Back To Time Of Power Struggles, Steamy Love Stories
Cable TV seems to be going Middle Ages crazy. Three sumptuous new series from premium channels Starz, HBO and Showtime transport us to medieval worlds of raging power struggles, bloody battles and lavish trappings. Prepare to be treated to more castles,...
- A Medievalism Post: What Is Fantasy?
For the second semester in a row, I'm teaching T. H. White's The Once and Future King, a book I first encountered 25 years ago, and haven't really thought about since. I have not been, surprisingly for a medieval lit and lang guy, a big fan...