Little wars and floor games : the foundations of wargaming
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Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, 2015.
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eBook
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9780486801865
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1 online resource (224 pages)
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English
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Originally published: Little wars. London : Frank Palmer, 1913, and Floor games, London : Frank Palmer, 1911.
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Ironically enough, one of the twentieth century's leading pacifists wrote Little Wars, a book that has entertained and enlightened war buffs for the past hundred years. H. G. Wells, the great science-fiction pioneer, turned his attention from tales of time travel and alien invasions to write the first classic book of war games. His simulations of past battles and hypothetical future clashes allow readers to test their tactical and strategic skills and attempt to rewrite history. The companion piece, Floor Games, offers a more lighthearted look at war games. Based on the playful battles Wells waged with his sons, the narrative describes how creative play with miniature figures can transform an ordinary room into a magical world. The book has since been hailed as an inspiration for the development of a nonverbal psychotherapeutic method employed in the treatment of adults and children. Both Little Wars and Floor Games feature winsome illustrations by J. R. Sinclair that enhance their antique charm. --Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wells, H. G. 1., Sinclair, J. R. (., & Wells, H. G. 1. (2015). Little wars and floor games: the foundations of wargaming . Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wells, H. G. 1866-1946, J. R. (Illustrator), Sinclair and H. G. 1866-1946. Wells. 2015. Little Wars and Floor Games: The Foundations of Wargaming. Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wells, H. G. 1866-1946, J. R. (Illustrator), Sinclair and H. G. 1866-1946. Wells. Little Wars and Floor Games: The Foundations of Wargaming Dover Publications, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wells, H. G. 1866-1946,, J. R. (Illustrator) Sinclair, and H. G. 1866-1946 Wells. Little Wars and Floor Games: The Foundations of Wargaming Dover Publications, 2015.
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