The Dance of the Dragons
Why Did Aegon II Become King Instead of Rhaenyra in House Targaryen?

Explore why Aegon II ascended the throne over Rhaenyra and the political and social factors that triggered the Dance of the Dragons.

Royal Ambitions
Did Aegon II Truly Want to Be King? Exploring His Reluctance and Rise to Power

Discover whether Aegon II desired the throne and how family pressure and politics shaped his journey to kingship.

Aegon II's Rule
Was Aegon II a Good King? Evaluating His Troubled Reign

Explore the reign of Aegon II, marked by the Dance of the Dragons civil war and political turmoil, to understand why his kingship was fraught with conflict.