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War of the Two Kings
Author: Dermot Poyntz
Illustrator: Lee Grace
Publisher: Moccu Press (Sept 2011)
ISBN: 978-0-956655-82-0
Extent & Format: 47pp Paperback
Colour: Full colour
Size: 285 x 210mm
The second offering from Moccu Press,
War of the Two Kings, written by Dermot
Poyntz and illustrated by Lee Grace brings
the Williamite War in Ireland to life through
47 pages of full-colour graphic novel glory. It
covers the war from James II's landing in Kinsale in
1689, to the Siege of Derry, the Battle of the Boyne,
and the Siege of Limerick in 1690.
"This novel tells the fascinating story of the
Catholic James II and the Protestant William of
Orange, who fought a war to decide who would be
king of England, Ireland and Scotland.
Being a graphic novel may make this book more
appealing for many young adults and teenagers
to read. I think that if books like these about
Irish history were available in both primary and
secondary schools it would benefit the students
and the subject. I certainly found reading this book
much easier and more enjoyable than reading
about the subject in a history text book from
school." Avril Coy (aged 17)
Avril's opinion is certainly in line with that of the author,
Dermot Poyntz, who says:
"The purpose of presenting Irish history through the medium
of the graphic novel is to make it accessible to all. Often children
have an interest in history, but are put off by text heavy books.
Also, adults may not have the time or inclination to approach
the subject. Moccu Press titles provide a solution in full-colour
graphic novel glory."
Moccu Press was founded in 2010 by NUI, Galway, graduate
Dermot Poyntz, who holds a BA in English and history, and an MA
in literature and publishing. Dermot served with 3 Cav Sqn for
nine years and has had previous work published in An Cosantóir.
Deromot's other titles include Curse of Cromwell: The Siege and
Plight of the Wild Geese.
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