Period Card Games 1400-1800

Description

Author:

Hather, John G.

Summary:

Playing cards were introduced into Europe in the late 14thC and became a gaming device of such seemingly endless adaptability that they permeated every level of society from the lowest tavern to the Royal Courts of Europe for many hundreds of years.

This book provides clear explanations for the rules of over 45 period card games from the late medieval period through to the Napoleonic era.

Further details:

Softcover: 67 pages
Language: English
Illustrations: Black & White/Line
ISBN-13:9780955807015
Product Dimensions:14.7cm x 10.5cm x 0.5cm

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