‘The Rose of Versailles’ is an acclaimed series famous for depicting grave social issues via a fictional format. You would never guess that such a cutesy shoujo manga can go to the lengths of discussing political and gender-related topics. Set in the late 1700s, it
Riyoko Ikeda’s Rose of Versailles explores the life of two different women, allowing us to follow their romantic flings and encounters with historical figures as the French aristocracy plays out. Continue scrolling to keep readingClick the button below to start this article in quick view.