History games : 190 results priced between £5.00 and £50.00

Release Date: 2012-10-08, Rating: Exempt

Release Date: 2004-06-21, Rating: Exempt

Pandora, now free of the Vane Foundation, travels the United States at the wheel of her Cadillac, the sound of Born to be Wild on her radio, looking for Players in the Great Game to rob. She crosses paths with a jinx, a luck-eater chained and manipulated by the owner of a large casino. Pandora decides to help him, and in the process organize the heist of the century. The conclusion to this Secret History spin-off wraps up the Games of Chance weekly event!

Presents the story of the re-creation of the Olympic Games by Pierre de Coubertin, of the often controversial fortunes of the governing body, which was formed in 1894, and of the highs and lows of the Olympics themselves since the first Games in 1896. This title also tells stories of the historic competitors.

Revived in 1896 by the prompting of Baron de Coubertin, the Olympic Games have become the largest sporting occasion in the world. From a nine sport Olympiad attracting 241 athletes, the Games have grown into a 28 sport spectacle attracting over 10,000 competitors. From Spiridon Louis' triumph in the first marathon to Mark Spitz and Carl Lewis' multi-medal efforts, this is the ultimate history of more than one hundred years of sporting endeavours. A fascinating documentary detai

Politics has always been an integral part of the Olympics. This title discusses the intended and actual meaning of the modern Olympic Games, from 1896 to 2000. It...

Simple Great Battles of History Description Simple Great Battles of History (Simple GBo H) allows gamers to recreate the significant battles of the ancient Western world covered by GMT's Great Battles of History (GBo H) Series. Simple GBo H is designed for players who want a faster, less die roll heavy version of the GBo H system, while retaining as much of the historical flavor and insight of the original rules. These rules and its companion playbook cover all the battles published in Deluxe...

The Olympics' Strangest Moments recounts the bizarre, controversial, inept, heroic and plain unlucky from the first modern games in 1896 to the return of the games to their birthplace in Athens in 2004 and up to the Beijing 2008 games. The world's greatest sporting occasion has been packed with unusual occurrences as well as creating unlikely heroes such as Dorando Pietri, who missed out on marathon gold after being helped over the finish line by over-anxious officials, and "Eric the...

The Wonderful History of Britain: Fun Adn Games For the People - Peter Jackson - Giclee Print from Art.co.uk

Aims to explore the history of childhood games and how they have changed over the time. From ancient board games to childhood pastimes of the Middle Ages through to ...

This magnificent commemorative anthology features 25 firsthand accounts from the UK's finest journalists. It draws upon all aspects of the London 2012 experience, including the renovation of the Olympic Park, the nationwide Torch Relay, inspiring performances by individuals and teams, the innovative Cultural Olympiad and spectacular Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Powerfully written narratives convey the intense emotion of these defining moments and consider individual achievements in the wider...

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Ultimate History of Video Games reviews ask an owner Viking Number Q26-5537844 Learn more... Each £11.99 ex VAT £11.99 incl. VAT Delivery Details Qty

Beautifully-illustrated, well researched and pure fun! Players will have 10 seconds to study a card before being asked a question from the back, chosen by the roll of the die If the question is answered correctly the card is kept, if not it is returned to the box The player with the most cards after 10 minutes wins the game!, Manufacturer: Green Board Games

Highland Games expert Webster charts a history of the events at the heart of Scotland's sporting and cultural life. Uncovering the true origins behind today's traditions, Webster details the development of the gatherings from ancient Celtic roots to current international status. He examines the tradition's influence in the global sporting arena, and how Highland Games attracted mass appeal and participation long before the advent of the modern Olympics. Complemented by archival prints, lavish illustrations...

BrainBox World history is a fast and fun memory game that does not require any pens, pencils, paper, playing board or even a table. Each round only takes 10 seconds so all players are involved.Pick a card and study it for 10 seconds before being asked a question from the back. Get it right and you keep the card, get it wrong and it's returned to the box. The player with the most cards at the end of whatever time frame you set is the winner. The winner may not be who you expect it to be as this...

A succinct history of baseball, newly revised and updated. In this third edition of his lively history of America's game, widely recognized as the best of its kind, Benjamin G. Rader expands his scope, covering record crowds and record income, construction of new ballparks, a change in the strike zone, a surge in recruiting Japanese players, and an emerging cadre of explosive long-ball hitters.

The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven L. Kent (Author) Format: Paperback (624 pages) Edition: 1 ISBN 10: 0761536434 ISBN 13: 9780761536437 Publisher: Prima Life Published: 25 Apr 2002 5 in stock Item Condition: Brand New Price:£11.93List Price: £14.99You Save:£3.06 (20%) Quantity: 1 2 3 4 5 Add to wishlist Or buy from Amazon.co.uk

"The Official History of the Olympic Games and the IOC: Athens to London 1894-2012" is a dramatic account of the history of the world's foremost sporting spectacle. It is the lavishly illustrated story of the re-creation of the Olympic Games by Pierre de Coubertin, of the often controversial fortunes of the governing body, which was formed in 1894, and of the highs and lows of the Olympics themselves since the first Games in 1896. It also tells the stories of the historic competitors - from Spyridon...

1st edition. 8vo. 201pp. Near fine in the very good pictorial dustwrapper. Previous owner's name and address to fly-leaf.

You only have 10 seconds to study a card before being asked a question from the reverse. This question is selected by the role of the 8-sided dice. If the question is answered correctly the card is kept, if not it is returned to the game. The player with the most cards after 10 minutes is the winner! This game ahs many levels

History Heroes, How well do you know your Monarchs? is an educational and competitive card game designed to encourage learning historical facts. Fancy finding out about the past in a fun fashion ?

A 55 card pack which provides everything required to build an Axis force. Land, sea and air units are provided along with resource cards. Your opponent needs an Allied force (available separately) and then you can play this fascinating card game based on World War 2. The cards are beautifully illustrated, featuring weapons, equipment and installations.

Each chapter begins with a personal reminiscence by either a famous champion or a notable IOC figure. Detailed background is provided to the many crises: the Nazi Games of 1936; the massacre at Mexico City in 1968; the terrorist slaughter of Israelis at the 1972 Munich Games; the boycotts; the advent of professionals from 1988; and the Ben Johnson scandal and the ongoing threat of drug abuse.

VOLUME ONE List of Illustrations, Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. The Game of Tarot 2. The Early Stages of the Game in France and Switzerland 3. Classic Eighteenth-century Tarot outside Italy 4. Grosstarock 5. Swiss Tarot, Troggen or Troccas 6. Tarot in Lombardy 7. Tarok-l’Hombre 8. Tarot in Peidmont and Savoy 9. Modern French Tarot 10. Ferrera 11. Bolgonese Tarocchino 12. Minchiate 13. Rome and Naples 14. Sicilian Tarocchi VOLUME TWO List of Illustrations, Acknowledgments Preface Introduction...

Create a fantastic finale to any party with this giant (7ft x 3ft) easy to use plastic Balloon Drop bag. Fill the bag with the 40 metallic balloons supplied and hang from the ceiling with the attached tabs, then pull the dangling rip-cord for a shower of balloons. Party idea: Turn this into a fun balloon game by filling the balloons with small gifts and sweets, your guests then have to pop all the balloons to release their prizes. Please note: Adults should inflate balloons and supervise their use...

56 beautifully-illustrated cards. A great way to learn about the Greeks capturing Troy, First moon landing or French Revolution. Players will have 10 seconds to study a card before being asked a question from the back, chosen by the roll of the die. If the question is answered correctly the card is kept, if not it is returned to the box. The player with the most cards after 10 minutes wins the game!

Politics has always been an integral part of the Olympics – not an occasional intruder in the form of a boycott, protest, or act of terrorism. In this probing social history, distinguished by a lively mix of journalism and scholarship, Allen Guttmann discusses the intended and actual meaning of the modern Olympic Games, from 1896 to 2000. Recounting the memorable and significant athletic events of the Olympics in terms of their social and political impact, Guttmann demonstrates that the modern games...

Commander: Europe at War, a turn based strategy game, and the first in a series of high level strategy games from Slitherine and the Military History brand. The first game spans World War 2 giving players full command over the allied or the axis forces through the entire war in the European Theater.