WAR GAMES AND THEIR HISTORY: Volume 2

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Describes a rich selection of war games created and played through the centuries, including some extremely rare and possibly unique games published in Napoleonic times and found languishing in a university library. Chronicles how since the early nineteenth century, war games tended to be produced whenever there was a rise in diplomatic tension or an outbreak of war; and once peace was restored, the games were usually discarded. Discusses what is known about them and the insights they have provided into the real-life consequences of pursuing various strategies, including the use of nuclear weapons. Contains 7 mono and 135 color images.