The year was 1095 AD. For more than 400 years, Muslims ruled Palestine in the Middle East. Over in Europe, Christians felt they should rule Palestine and wanted the Muslims driven from the holy city of Jerusalem. A restless Europe reached the eve of one of man's greatest adventures, and with that, the First Crusade was launched.Optimized for Kindle devices and featuring Panel Zoom facility.From its beginnings in the 1940’s to today, Classics Illustrated continues to encourage a love of reading and adventure in youthful minds through beautifully-illustrated comic book adaptations of the world’s most beloved stories by the world’s greatest authors.A collection of Classics Illustrated books is an inviting start to any young person’s library.