Joshua Janavel and his seventeenth-century farming community in the Alps have faced years of persecution by the Duke of Savoy. Roused by Janavel's brilliant tactics and heartfelt speeches, the Waldensian peasants repel countless attacks against insurmountable odds, an incursion that would later inspire other rebellions, like the French and American Revolutions. Basing their book on historic events, the coauthors have written Janavel's story much like a blockbuster movie script, with plenty of suspense, over-the-top action, and daring escapes. Though this format turns some of the characters more into stereotypical movie fodder than historical figures, it nonetheless makes for compelling reading. Lewis' artwork sometimes feels cartoonish, given the serious subject matter, but it helps lessen the violence and gore of the brutal story, which might make it more appropriate for a younger audience. A great perspective on a historical event few Americans know anything about.