An Introduction To 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: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For anyone captivated by the art and science of simulated warfare, John Sandars' An Introduction to Wargaming presents a definitive entry point into a hobby that blends historical scholarship with strategic thinking. The book guides readers through the foundational principles of tabletop wargaming — from the construction of rules and the selection of miniatures to the recreation of historically significant military engagements — making it an indispensable manual for both the curious newcomer and the seasoned tactician. Sandars writes with the authority of a practitioner who understands that wargaming is far more than mere play; it is a rigorous intellectual pursuit that illuminates the mechanics of military history and strategic decision-making. Published by the respected Pelham Books imprint, this volume occupies a distinguished place in the canon of hobby literature, sitting alongside the pioneering works that transformed wargaming from a niche pastime into a widely celebrated pursuit. Whether your battlefield is Napoleonic Europe or the ancient world, An Introduction to Wargaming will leave you eager to deploy your first regiment.
Author: John Sandars
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Pelham Books
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For anyone captivated by the art and science of simulated warfare, John Sandars' An Introduction to Wargaming presents a definitive entry point into a hobby that blends historical scholarship with strategic thinking. The book guides readers through the foundational principles of tabletop wargaming — from the construction of rules and the selection of miniatures to the recreation of historically significant military engagements — making it an indispensable manual for both the curious newcomer and the seasoned tactician. Sandars writes with the authority of a practitioner who understands that wargaming is far more than mere play; it is a rigorous intellectual pursuit that illuminates the mechanics of military history and strategic decision-making. Published by the respected Pelham Books imprint, this volume occupies a distinguished place in the canon of hobby literature, sitting alongside the pioneering works that transformed wargaming from a niche pastime into a widely celebrated pursuit. Whether your battlefield is Napoleonic Europe or the ancient world, An Introduction to Wargaming will leave you eager to deploy your first regiment.