The Lion of Janina; or, The Last Days of the Janissaries: A Turkish Novel

by Mór Jókai, Robert Nisbet Bain (Translator)

A historical novel of Ali Pasha of Janina, one of the most brilliant, picturesque, and capable ruffians of Turkish history. J

308 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1854

About the author

Mór Jókai, born Móric Jókay de Ásva, outside Hungary also known as Maurus Jokai or Moriz Jokai, was a Hungarian dramatist and novelist. He was born in Komárom, the Kingdom of Hungary (today Komárno, Slovakia, southern part remains in Hungary).

Reviews

[Barlai Gábor · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sztori nem volt a szokásos jókais módon elsimítva a végére. A nyelvezete érdekes, hiszen török nevek és szavak százait sorolja, mégsem tudja a mai olvasó, hogy mi volt archaikus már Jókai korában, és mi csak most.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice historical fiction book about the Janissaries who were warriors in the turkish/muslim army. The janissaries were children of Christians taken in war and trained for battle. Loyalty was always a concern however even though they were extremely brave, they were feared by friend and foe alike. I had trouble following the names and titles but well worth the time and effort.

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent novel about the last days of Ali Pasha and the last battle of the Jannisaries. The 1897 English edition from Jarrold & Sons has a list in the back with the most used Turkish terms.

[Ufuk Uyanik · Rating 5 out of 5]

The historical Albanian figure "Ali Pash Tepelena"

[Ertuğrul Mutlu · Rating 4 out of 5]

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