Description
| Product ID: | 9780750945721 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Ancient and Medieval Wargaming |
| Authors: | Author: Neil Thomas |
| Page Count: | 288 |
| Subjects: | Ancient history, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, History, Military history, Warfare and defence, Role-playing, war games and fantasy sports, Medieval history, Military history, Warfare & defence, Role-playing, war games & fantasy sports |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Ancient & Medieval wargaming Re-fight some of the bloodiest battles of the ancient and medieval worlds! Seasoned wargamer and author Neil Thomas brings historical perspective to the hobby with a description and interpretation of significant military developments from 3,000BC to AD1500. Wargaming is the simulation of accurate historical battles using miniature figures to fight over three dimensional terrain, their movement and combat being regulated by clearly defined rules. Neil Thomas'' new book provides specific coverage of ancient and medieval wargaming, thanks to its division into biblical, classical, Dark Age and medieval sections. Each section has its own set of rules and much expanded army lists. The wargamer gains additional perspective from data panels containing facts about weaponry, personalities and chroniclers, and quotations from original document sources. Useful suggestions for further reading are also included, while battle reports in each section provide tactical insights for both novice and veteran wargamers. |
| Imprint Name: | The History Press Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | The History Press Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2007-06-21 |
