Threads of Time Volume 3

It's 1231 A.D., and after doing a little spying in Volume 2, the Mongol armies, led by the ruthless general Sali Tayi are ready to conquer the land of Koryo. At his side is Atan Hadas and some traitorous Koryans who have switched sides to save their own hides. Sali hasn't had too much trouble taking over the castles of the land, but he's about to meet his match at Ghu-Zhu Palace, whose defenses are commanded by Kim Kyung Soh, the father of our time displaced hero. If Sali is able to take the palace, then the rest of Koryo will be his. Volume 3 of Threads of Time showcases an epic siege similar to those you saw in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Except this story is actually based on historical events. There is a history book out right now that tries to paint the Mongol hordes as champions of civilization but we see the real deal here. They were just a power hungry people who tried to bend others to their will. But as always through time, there are those brave souls who stand up against tyranny and fight for their land. There's a lot of blood spilled in the realistic art of this manga, but the action is done so well, you can almost see the motion as you read. The characters are also engaging, even though sometimes it's slightly difficult to tell them apart because they were not designed well visually. But its positives far outweigh these problems. If you liked this manga I would also recommend the Mel Gibson film, Braveheart, on dvd. Also, the Lord of the Rings Trilogy by Peter Jackson.