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Discover and Delight in Old-Fashioned Board Games from the Past Discover the world of old-fashioned board games fromWall Street Journalacclaimed Adrian Seville, an international expert on the cultural history of printed board games. The golden age of board games.Explore the world of vintage board games in this lavishly illustrated book that traces their evolution and cultural significance. From geography and moral lessons to just fun, discover the diverse array of old-fashioned board games from a bygone era. Step back in time.offers a glimpse into where games started in Europe andthe emergence of board games in America. Inside explore: The history of geography board games and more Distant lands through war or journey board games A treasure trove of beautifully designed boards each reflecting its unique historical context If you enjoyed board game books such asBoard and Table Games from Many Civilizations, Oxford History of Board Games, orSeven Games: A Human History, then you will love Adrian Seville's The Book of Vintage Board Games.

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Adrian Seville is an international expert on the cultural history of printed board games and has lectured widely on his research, both in Europe and America. He studied at Cambridge and Edinburgh universities before joining the staff of City University, London, where he was Academic Registrar. His New York exhibition of board games at the Grolier Club in 2016 was described by The Wall Street Journal as ""a mind-opening cultural event."" He has written the books The Cultural Legacy of the Royal Game of the Goose and Vintage Board Games. Adrian currently resides in Royston, England, United Kingdom.

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