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    Little Wars and Floor Games: The Foundations of Wargaming
    Little Wars and Floor Games: The Foundations of Wargaming
    Little Wars and Floor Games: The Foundations of Wargaming
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    Little Wars and Floor Games: The Foundations of Wargaming

    By H. G. Wells

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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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDover Publications
    Release dateJan 5, 2015
    ISBN9780486801865
    Little Wars and Floor Games: The Foundations of Wargaming
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    H. G. Wells

    H.G. Wells is considered by many to be the father of science fiction. He was the author of numerous classics such as The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, The War of the Worlds, and many more. 

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