You Wouldn't Want to Be a Crusader! (Revised Edition) (You Wouldn't Want to…: History of the World)

Get ready . . . as a dashing young Christian knight you are about to travel thousands of miles to fight for your faith and defend the Holy Land. But can you make it as a Crusader?

This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Find out all about the fate of the Christian crusaders, the might of the Ottoman empire, and the violent struggle to control the city of Jerusalem.

Bergin studied at Eastbourne College of Art and has illustrated many children's books. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, England, with his wife and three children.