Synopsis
In the tradition of Braveheart and 300 comes The Lion of Rora - the true story of Joshua Janavel, farmer-turned-freedom fighter, who Napoleon called history's greatest military tactician. Celebrated in verse by John Milton, Janavel and his fellow Waldensians battled to save their people from tyranny and persecution, the first case in European history in which subjects of a ruler rebelled to defend their religious freedom. Their fight inspired the Protestant Reformation and, in turn, the American Revolution.
Written by New York Times betselling author Christos Gage (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and television and film writer Ruth Fletcher Gage (Netflix's Daredevil, Law & Order: SVU), and featuring evocative art by Jackie Lewis, this painstakingly researched graphic novel chronicles the epic struggle over faith, freedom, and family.
"In the same vein as Gene Luen Yang's Boxers and Saints, The Lion of Rora presents moments of history depicted with captivating art...Verdict: Recommended for large graphic novel collections serving teens and adults...a potentially useful springboard for instructors in an academic setting." -- The Library Journal
"Oni Press has done a wonderful job presenting this piece of little known but fascinating history. One can only hope that Oni and other publishers will continue to branch out like this, delivering exciting stories that have the added benefit of being true. Those looking for something different in graphic storytelling will be well rewarded by reading this adventurous saga. Highly recommended." -- SFRevu
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About the Author
Jackie Lewis is a comic book creator from Atlanta. Growing up, she spent most of her time drawing monsters and building forts in the woods. Now, she's thrilled that she gets to draw both of those things professionally. Jackie's published works include Merry Men, The Lion of Rora, and Play Ball.
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Condition: New. Lewis, Jackie (illustrator). In the tradition of Braveheart and 300 comes Lion of Rora, the true story of Joshua Janavel, farmer-turned-freedom fighter, who will stop at nothing in his quest to save his people from tyranny and religious persecution. Num Pages: 184 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FV; FX. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 161 x 236 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556. . 2015. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781620102480
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Condition: New. Lewis, Jackie (illustrator). In the tradition of Braveheart and 300 comes Lion of Rora, the true story of Joshua Janavel, farmer-turned-freedom fighter, who will stop at nothing in his quest to save his people from tyranny and religious persecution. Num Pages: 184 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FV; FX. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 161 x 236 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556. . 2015. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781620102480
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