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Little Wars: A Game for Boys From Twelve Years of Age to One Hundred and Fifty, and for That More Intelligent Sort of Girls Who Like Boys Games and Books; With an Appendix on Kriegspiel (Classic Repri - Softcover
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Little wars is the game of kings for players in an inferior social position. It can be played by boys Of every age from twelve to one hundred and fifty and even later if the limbs remain sufficiently supple, - by girls of the better sort, and by a few rare and gifted women. This is to be a full History of Little Wars from its recorded and authenticated beginning until the pre sent time, an account Of how to make little warfare, and hints of the most priceless sort for the recumbent strate gist.
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Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946), usually referred to as H. G. Wells, was an English writer. He was prolific in many genres, writing dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, satire, biography, and autobiography, including even a book on war games. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called a "father of science fiction", along with Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1333929463
- ISBN 13 9781333929466
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages130
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history and rules of a unique game of strategy, played with toy soldiers and guns, that emerged in England at the turn of the 20th century. The author takes the reader through the evolution of the game, starting with its rudimentary beginnings and culminating in the creation of a refined system of rules and gameplay. The authorââ â¢s personal journey of developing the game alongside friends is interwoven with insightful discussions of strategy, military tactics, and the nature of war itself. The book delves into the complexities of ââ Å"Little Warsââ  ââ â how to create a battlefield, the dynamics of movement and combat, and how to balance chance with skill. It explores the challenges the author and his friends faced in creating a game that felt realistic and stimulating. The author meticulously lays out the rules, explaining the intricate considerations behind every detail. In the process, the book offers a fascinating perspective on the timeless appeal of war games, their ability to foster strategic thinking, and how they can provide a unique form of entertainment. This book is a treasure for those who enjoy history, strategy, and the art of the game. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333929466_0
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