Last Argument of Kings
Joe Abercrombie's Last Argument of Kings (2008) is a historical fantasy and epic fantasy novel. It deals with war & military, imaginary wars and battles, kings and rulers and Succession.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, and 64 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 19 editions across 6 languages.
It runs to roughly 663 pages — 12–13 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Last Argument of Kings
The King of the Union lies on his deathbed, the peasants revolt, and the nobles scramble to steal his crown. No one believes that the shadow of war is about to fall across the heart of the Union. Only the First of the Magi can save the world, but there are risks.
Quick answers
Who wrote Last Argument of Kings?
Last Argument of Kings was written by Joe Abercrombie and first published in 2008.
What genre is Last Argument of Kings?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Epic Fantasy and Adventure.
How long is Last Argument of Kings?
The median edition has 663 pages, about 12–13 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Last Argument of Kings?
Readers who like it often enjoy The City of Brass, The World of Ice & Fire and The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2).
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