The Comprehensive Guide To Board Wargaming
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the intersection of military history and strategic play, The Comprehensive Guide to Board Wargaming stands as the definitive authority on one of the most intellectually demanding hobbies to capture the public imagination. Nicholas Palmer presents an exhaustive and authoritative survey of the board wargaming landscape, guiding readers through the rules, systems, and simulations that bring the great conflicts of history to life on a tabletop — from ancient battles to modern warfare — with a clarity and enthusiasm that makes the subject accessible to newcomers and seasoned grognards alike. Palmer argues persuasively that board wargaming is far more than mere recreation; it is a rigorous discipline that rewards patience, strategic thinking, and a genuine curiosity about history and military science. His writing is crisp and methodical, chronicling the genre's most celebrated titles, designers, and publishers while detailing the mechanics that distinguish a masterpiece of simulation from a pedestrian roll-and-move exercise. Hailed as the first book ever written on one of the fastest-growing hobbies of its era, this illustrated volume remains a landmark text — and a tantalising window into a world where every hexagon hides a story waiting to be played out.
Author: Nicholas Palmer
Format: Paperback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the intersection of military history and strategic play, The Comprehensive Guide to Board Wargaming stands as the definitive authority on one of the most intellectually demanding hobbies to capture the public imagination. Nicholas Palmer presents an exhaustive and authoritative survey of the board wargaming landscape, guiding readers through the rules, systems, and simulations that bring the great conflicts of history to life on a tabletop — from ancient battles to modern warfare — with a clarity and enthusiasm that makes the subject accessible to newcomers and seasoned grognards alike. Palmer argues persuasively that board wargaming is far more than mere recreation; it is a rigorous discipline that rewards patience, strategic thinking, and a genuine curiosity about history and military science. His writing is crisp and methodical, chronicling the genre's most celebrated titles, designers, and publishers while detailing the mechanics that distinguish a masterpiece of simulation from a pedestrian roll-and-move exercise. Hailed as the first book ever written on one of the fastest-growing hobbies of its era, this illustrated volume remains a landmark text — and a tantalising window into a world where every hexagon hides a story waiting to be played out.