- Mass Market Paperback: 356 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Bks.,U.S.; Reissue edition (28 May 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345481283
- ISBN-13: 978-0345481283
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.7 x 17.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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- #25 in Books > Fiction > Science Fiction > Alternate History
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Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain’s defense by taking to the skies . . . not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons.
When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future–and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature. Thrust into the rarified world of the Aerial Corps as master of the dragon Temeraire, he will face a crash course in the daring tactics of airborne battle. For as France’s own dragon-borne forces rally to breach British soil in Bonaparte’s boldest gambit, Laurence and Temeraire must soar into their own baptism of fire.
When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future–and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature. Thrust into the rarified world of the Aerial Corps as master of the dragon Temeraire, he will face a crash course in the daring tactics of airborne battle. For as France’s own dragon-borne forces rally to breach British soil in Bonaparte’s boldest gambit, Laurence and Temeraire must soar into their own baptism of fire.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book has also been published under the name Temeraire.
it covers the period of the war with Napoleon, but with the addition of dragons that can fly.
Both sides domesticate and breed dragons to use as weapons. This book covers what happens once an egg is captured.
I bought the e-book version to read as it sounded like a different take on classic scifi / fantasy. It isnt - this is more of a historical novel with a big "what if" thrown in.
But this is a really good book - so who cares how it should be classified. More please.
Anyway, i immediately got the sequel as soon as i had finished this book (Throne of Jade).
Summary - original plot take using some classical themes, really good writing, lots of atmosphere. Recommended.
it covers the period of the war with Napoleon, but with the addition of dragons that can fly.
Both sides domesticate and breed dragons to use as weapons. This book covers what happens once an egg is captured.
I bought the e-book version to read as it sounded like a different take on classic scifi / fantasy. It isnt - this is more of a historical novel with a big "what if" thrown in.
But this is a really good book - so who cares how it should be classified. More please.
Anyway, i immediately got the sequel as soon as i had finished this book (Throne of Jade).
Summary - original plot take using some classical themes, really good writing, lots of atmosphere. Recommended.
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is a great book. However if like me you discover an author you like and a story you like, you then go and buy the rest of the series then you're in for a shock in one books case.
"Temeraire" and "His Majesty's Dragon" are one and the same book with different cover and title. EXACTLY the same book !!! How did this happen ? What was the author or publisher thinking when they gave permission for this to happen. I'm not impressed at all and have never seen this before .
"Temeraire" and "His Majesty's Dragon" are one and the same book with different cover and title. EXACTLY the same book !!! How did this happen ? What was the author or publisher thinking when they gave permission for this to happen. I'm not impressed at all and have never seen this before .
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I was a bit skeptical about this one going in... C'mon, dragons?! But the free price tag and the rave reviews sucked me in. What did I have to lose, right?
I am so glad I took the plunge. The opening pages were a bit of work, but once I got used to the old English, it was smooth sailing. And I loved every second of it from then on! When my family asked what I was reading, I hesitated -- then told them about the story line and how exciting it was to read. I think I sold them on it as well. My teenage son now wants to read it.
If you're not sure about this one -- or if the thought of reading about dragons make you ask yourself, "why?" jump on in. I'm certain you'll find that the water is fine.
I am so glad I took the plunge. The opening pages were a bit of work, but once I got used to the old English, it was smooth sailing. And I loved every second of it from then on! When my family asked what I was reading, I hesitated -- then told them about the story line and how exciting it was to read. I think I sold them on it as well. My teenage son now wants to read it.
If you're not sure about this one -- or if the thought of reading about dragons make you ask yourself, "why?" jump on in. I'm certain you'll find that the water is fine.
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A Chore to Read
I have no idea what age group this was written for, but being one of those teenagers who has an obsession with dragons and fantasy, I bought this book, thinking that the cool twist... Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2007 by Viki Atkinson
An all nighter!
I started this book this afternoon and have only just put it down. "Temeraire" or "His Majesty's Dragon" is written on the highly origional premise of what history would have been... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2007 by Mr. A. J. Walker
Great fun - the Napoleonic wars with dragons!
Although this book may appear to be a partially-altered history of the Napoleonic wars (the Brits and French have different species of dragons fighting for them! Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2007 by Helen Hancox
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