After all the thousands of words I’ve spent applying Machiavellian theory to ASOIAF, it’s incredibly validating to have GRRM confirm the importance of Machiavelli to his work.
Tag: political analysis
Guest Post at Tower of the Hand: The Blacks and Reds, Part II
Guest Post at Tower of the Hand: The Blacks and Reds, Part II
Part II in my series on the Blackfyre Rebellions is up on Tower of the Hand. In this part, I try to reconstruct the course of the First Rebellion, explain Daemon I’s reign from a single coin, and try to explain what happened at Redgrass Field.
Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Bran IV, ACOK
Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Bran IV, ACOK
“Open your eye…the crow gave you the third, but you will not open it.”
Synopsis: Bran discusses the greensight with Jojen and Meera, and then with Maester Luwin.
SPOILER WARNING: This chapter analysis, and all following, will contain spoilers for all Song of Ice and Fire novels and Game of Thrones episodes. Caveat lector.
Guest Post on Tower of the Hand: The Blacks and Reds, Part I
The long-anticipated first part in a new essay series on the Blackfyre Rebellions has arrived! In this essay, I explore the origins and causes of the First Blackfyre Rebellion, both on a geopolitical and personal level, which houses fought for the Black Dragon and which for the Red, and unveil my Leo Longthorn Conspiracy theory. Enjoy!
Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Daenerys II, ACOK
Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Daenerys II, ACOK
All the colors that had been missing from Vaes Tolorro had found their way to Qarth; buildings crowded about her fantastical as a fever dream in shades of rose, violet, and umber.
Synopsis: Daenerys and her dragons arrive in Qarth to rapturous applause. Dany takes up residence at the house of Xaro Xhoan Daxos, gets an invitation from Pyat Pree to visit the House of the Undying, and receives…
Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Tyrion VI, ACOK
Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Tyrion VI, ACOK
“Lannister…all I’ve done has been for Lannister…”
Synopsis: Tyrion shares some good news with Cersei, sends a peace offer to Robb, sends men to the Wall, chats with Varys and Littlefinger, and deals with a traitor. Busy day.
SPOILER WARNING: This chapter analysis, and all following, will contain spoilers for all Song of Ice and Fire novels and Game of Thrones episodes. Caveat lector.
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