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HOTD vs History: Murdering Family for Power

History of Westeros (Game of Thrones)

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Are You a History Fan or a Military History Fan?

In Westeros, killing your own family members is a taboo. In the real world, if it's not done in fair play, it can get very ugly. George R. Martin found a way to enhance this whole angle of violence by turning it into a cultural taboo.

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