Blood and Oil vs The Empty Throne: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Succession, Kings and rulers, History
Blood and Oil
Blood and Oil the explosive untold story of how Mohammed bin Salman and his entourage grabbed power in the Middle East and acquired a network of Western allies - including well-known US bankers, Hollywood figures, and…
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The Empty Throne
"Britain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over. Æthelred, the ruler…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Empty Throne has the widest readership — 616 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Blood and Oil | The Empty Throne | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.5 (20) | 4.3 (81) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (166) | 4.5 (616) |
Reception
| Blood and Oil | The Empty Throne | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 166 | 616 |
| Editions | 9 | 16 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Pages | 376 | 320 |