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Hands, Kings, & City-States: Analyzing a World of Ice and Fire Kindle Edition

by Steven Attewell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Dr. Steven Attewell has done it again.

After producing the most definitive reading companion to George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones in Race for the Iron Throne: Political and Historical Analysis of A Game of Thrones, he's returned, tackling a set of highly specific – and thoroughly enlightening – topics that unravel the political, social, and historical tapestry of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and beyond.

Join him as he traces the origin and development of the office of the Hand of the King, as well as evaluate its most prominent holders; explores just what type of monarchy the Iron Throne represents, and how it is likely to evolve at the end of A Song of Ice and Fire; provides the only comprehensive survey of the various city-states of Essos around; and attempts to reconstruct the year-by-year developments of the five Blackfyre Rebellions as only a trained historian can.

Additionally, exclusive to this ebook release are two bonus essays that thoroughly unpack what Martin's The World of Ice and Fire has to offer on these topics, even going so far as to point out where the encyclopedia likely is in error and where real-world history paints a more consistent or engaging scenario.

Once completed, Hands, Kings, & City-States: Analyzing a World of Ice and Fire will unlock additional levels of insight, complexity, and appreciation for George Martin's already-engrossing world that you never thought possible.

About the author

Steven Attewell is the author of Race for the Iron Throne, a blog that examines the history and politics of the Song of Ice and Fire series and HBO's Game of Thrones. He has a PhD in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied the history of public policy and was a political and union activist. In addition to Race for the Iron Throne, Steven is also a co-podcaster on Game of Thrones at the Lawyers, Guns, and Money podcast, writes about public policy at the Realignment Project, and is a co-author of the Tower of the Hand: A Hymn for Spring anthology book.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B019HN0Q0Y
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue Buddha Press; 1st edition (December 16, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 641 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 346 pages

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Michelle and John

Highly recommended

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2016

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Great insight and analysis as usual from Attewell for history/politics buffs or anyone who has ever wondered how something in the series would work in the real world. I've learned a great deal from his writing and it's enriched my experience of ASOIAF immensely.

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EconLvr

Must Read!

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2015

I got this book through the Kickstarter fund. Dr. Attewell thrives at the intersection of history, fantasy, and economics. Hands, Kings, and City-States will give you a greater appreciation for institutional power in ASOAIF. After reading these essays, I had even more respect for Tyrion's political mind and a clearer picture of his downfalls. The same is true for Eddard. I've never been really interested in Essos or the city states b/c it's so far away from the action. However, I was drawn into their vivid economic histories and Steven's analysis of their slave states and governments provided new insight.

Dr. Attewell is one of the most thoughtful and prolific writers in the fandom. He is at the top of most people's recommendation list, and often answers complicated questions on behalf of other writers. His place is well earned, and this set of essays adds to that extensive collection. This is definitely worth your time!

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Stephen Benson

If You Want to go Further Than Just Reading

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2015

I usually take a book in the Fantasy/Action/Adventure genre and read it, then stick it on a shelf. Dr. Attewell studies them. Then he writes about them. His essays have taken me through the "Song of Ice and Fire" books three times now. On reading them again, armed with a collection of his essays, I discovered things that I hadn't noticed before. I also found myself talking and writing about those newly discovered things with friends.

In short, it helps me to feel less like a fanboy, and more like a student or some other more serious type of consumer.

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Bruce E. Lamb

A thoughtful analysis of the underlying power dynamics of ASOIAF ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017

A thoughtful analysis of the underlying power dynamics of ASOIAF. It is well-written with few errors to detract from its arguments. Anyone wanting to think more deeply about Martin's series can distract themselves well with this while we wait for WOW.

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Nathan of A-town

Attewell's analysis of the entirety of George RR Martin's A ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016

Attewell's analysis of the entirety of George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire remains unmatched. After reading his essays, a much deeper understanding of the complex story Martin has constructed is formed, inspiring further re-reading for sure. With regards to so much of the analysis written about Game of Thrones, Attewell's can't be beat.

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Karen Benkelman

Steven is an excellant writer and knows his subject well ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016

Steven is an excellant writer and knows his subject well. Its definatly for true book fans and it helps to get a fix between books

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Stefan Sasse

Great essay collection

Reviewed in Germany on November 3, 2016

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As is his wont, Steven Attewell knocks it out of the park with his essay collection, offering deep insights and an astonishing dedication to detail. This is a must-buy for everyone interested in this stuff.

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