Ajuricaba: The Last King of the Amazon

"The European occupation in the Amazon and advancement of the Portuguese colonization led to the genocide of hundred of nations. Decades of massacres, diseases, and slavery influenced the native retaliation that rivaled the power of the colonizers, with the rise of a great leader born in the warrior nation Manao. Ajuricaba was a brave young man, who managed to join over 30 nations against the Portuguese crown, and for five years, he stopped the expansion of the colonies on the Negro River. His epic deeds and bravery will never be forgotten, which is why today the capital of the Amazonas state today is called manaus, [an] homage to him and the people that fought for freedom with their own lives"--

Publisher Marketing: The story based on real events of the native Amazonian leader, Ajuricaba, who spearheaded the greatest resistance to the Portuguese colonization in the Amazon region. Based on historical data, this Graphic Novel is one of the most relevant works in Brazilian indigenous culture ever produced in this format.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 136 | Publication Date: 2023-11-03