Description

Louis Riel brings to life the turbulent life of Canada’s most controversial Indigenous leader through Chester Brown’s sharp, accessible graphic storytelling. Spanning the political and cultural pressures that shaped the Red River and North-West rebellions, the book traces how Riel’s convictions—and the forces arrayed against him—drove a nation toward crisis. With a focus on identity, colonial power, and the moral complexity of rebellion and governance, it invites readers to consider how history is remembered, contested, and politicized. Brown’s distinctive, character-driven style blends historical context with intimate human stakes, making this a compelling entry point into a defining chapter of Canadian history.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Drawn and Quarterly

Published Aug 22, 2006

308 pages

ISBN: 9781894937894

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Drawn and Quarterly

Published Jan 1, 2003

260 pages

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Details

First Published

2003

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Louis Riel by Chester Brown.

Violence
War/Trauma
Death/Grief