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Dive into the imaginative world of Little Wars, a captivating game designed for boys aged twelve to one hundred and fifty, and for the more discerning girls who enjoy traditionally boyish games and literature. This delightful account, penned by H.G. Wells in 1913, chronicles the transformation of childhood toys into a sophisticated pastime. With an appendix dedicated to Kriegspiel, Wells and his friends crafted a set of rules that infused play with a civilizing influence. Although wargaming has evolved significantly since then, Wells insights reveal how even these basic rules can highlight the...

A Game for Boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books. With an Appendix on KriegspielMiniature wargaming got its start with the publication in 1913 of this thoroughly entertaining little account of how H.G. Wells, with certain of his friends, took their childhood toys and turned play into acceptable middle-aged sport by subjecting the exercise to the civilizing influence of actual rules.While wargaming progressed far past these beginnings, Wells observes how "little wars" with even his elementary rules can ...

Maiwa’s Revenge; Or, The War of the Little Hand is a thrilling tale of vengeance and survival, featuring the legendary Allan Quatermain. When Quatermain embarks on an elephant hunt, he becomes entangled in a brutal tribal war, leading to an epic battle filled with strategy, heroism, and fierce determination.

May 2, 2011 marked the completion of a mission that had begun even before the devastating day of September 11, 2001. Brought to Justice is a riveting, dramatic, informed and sometimes surprising illustrated portrait of Osama bin Laden and America's efforts to find him and track him down. At...