Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Aegon The Conqueror has been a revered and almost godly figure in Westerosi history, seemingly unable to do wrong. But upon a closer reading of Fire And Blood, George R R Martin's new book about the Targaryen history, one can see that he failed miserably in what perhaps is the most important job of the king: ensure continuity and stability. Aegon The Conqueror? More like Aegon The Moron.

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