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The Book of Vintage Board Games: History and Entertainment from the Late 18th to the Beginning of the 20th Century (Old Fashioned Board Games)

by Adrian Seville
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781684813902
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Mango
  • Publisher Imprint: Mango
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 240
  • Original Price: USD 28.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 499 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Board Games, Reference, and Toys & Games

Discover and Delight in Old-Fashioned Board Games from the Past

Discover the world of old-fashioned board games from Wall Street Journal acclaimed Adrian Seville, an international expert on the cultural history of printed board games.

The golden age of board games. Explore the world of vintage board games in this lavishly illustrated book that traces their evolution and cultural significance. From geography and moral lessons to just fun, discover the diverse array of old-fashioned board games from a bygone era.

Step back in time. Delve into a bygone era of gaming with this remarkable illustrated board game book. It showcases the exquisite artistry and ingenuity of these games, which covered themes ranging from educational to gambling to simply pure entertainment. Learn all about the moral board games that aimed to instill proper behavior or immerse yourself in the excitement of lottery board games, all while gaining insights into the cultural influences that shaped these games. The Book of Vintage Board Games offers a glimpse into where games started in Europe and the emergence of board games in America.

Inside explore:

  • The history of geography board games and more
  • Distant lands through war or journey board games
  • A treasure trove of beautifully designed boards each reflecting its unique historical context

If you enjoyed board game books such as Board and Table Games from Many Civilizations, Oxford History of Board Games, or Seven Games: A Human History, then you will love Adrian Seville's The Book of Vintage Board Games.

Seville, Adrian: -

Adrian
Seville
is an international expert on the cultural history of printed
board games and has lectured widely on his research, both in Europe and
America. He studied at Cambridge and Edinburgh universities before joining the staff
of City University, London, where he was Academic Registrar. His New York
exhibition of board games at the Grolier Club in 2016 was described by
The Wall Street Journal as "a mind-opening cultural
event." He has written the books The Cultural Legacy of the
Royal Game of the Goose
and Vintage Board
Games
. Adrian currently resides in Royston, England, United
Kingdom.

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