The Real Events That Inspired the Greatest Show on Earth
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George RR Martin appears to base the deadly King’s Landing politics on the cut-throat world of Henry VIII’s court. One of the reasons faction arose in Henry VIII’s reign is because he was often away hunting, which required him to delegate power and this, in turn, gave courtiers the idea they could get more power. Like Henry VIII, Robert Baratheon was noted for his love of hunting. Where was Robert when his children were born? Hunting of course. And, how…
