History games : 184 results priced between £5.00 and £50.00

Engineering an Empire Egypt is the first in a series a turn based grand strategy games with important economic and military aspects linked to the History TV channel series Engineering an Empire. You must engineer an empire from its roots to the height of its power. You take the role of ruler of one of the many tribes and kingdoms of the ancient near east ranging from Egypt to Assyria, and Persia to the Hittites. All nations, cities, troop types and events are carefully researched to be as historically...

This strategy RPG is the most detailed and realistic medieval combat model ever created. In these epic encounters players must lead armies through the greatest of medieval wars and make history live again. Famous figures like The Black Prince, Joan of Arc and Henry V all take their turn in this epic conflict deploying new weapons and battle tactics that finally left England as an island nation.

More Information History Heroes is designed for use in the classroom, the playground, the car and the home. It is unique in its presentation of facts which allows the game to be enjoyed by all age groups. The cards are differentiated so that there are easy, medium and hard facts and there are 6 games to play in total. Ages 8+ How well do you know your King & Queens? History Heroes is an educational and competitive card game designed to encourage the learning of historical facts. Each of the 42 cards...

Also required in order to play History of War - Axis & Allies card game expansion (but not included) :

If you are in to rare Olympic Memorabilia then this book is for you!  Published by the “Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad” and the “Beijing Olympic City Development Association”, this huge, still sealed, book is a collection of photos to commemorate and remember the best moments of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Compiled as part of the Olympic legacy and “Transfer of Olympic Knowledge”.  In fact, the publishing of this book enabled the Beijing Olympic Games to become...

The Olympics' Strangest Moments: Extraordinary But True Tales from the History of the Olympic Games by Geoff Tibballs (Author) Format: Paperback (288 pages) Edition: Re-issue ISBN 10: 1905798237 ISBN 13: 9781905798230 Publisher: Robson Books Ltd Published: 07 Jul 2008 2 in stock Item Condition: Used - Good Price:£2.49List Price: £6.99You Save:£4.50 (64%) Quantity: 1 2 Add to wishlist Or buy from Amazon.co.uk Other Formats and Conditions Format Used Price New Price Paperback -...

The latest addition to our best-selling and ever growing BrainBox range, a great game to learn about all the important events in English history.

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.

Highlights 14 Roman campaigns and more the 100 of the most significant battles spanning the history of the Roman Empire. Includes 10 Celtic campaigns from the Barbarian perspective and 35 fantasy battles in the Cult of Mithras. 50 minutes of captivating program footage from The History Channel. Unique soundtrack and voice talents narrate the story of Marcus Aurelius. 3 difficulty levels. Up to 12 troop types. Game controls allow command of up to 20 units simultaneously. Customizable troops...

DONINGTON - THE PIONEER YEARS - Bailey (due Autumn 2013). SILVERSTONE THROUGH TIME - Meredith & Blackwell. OLDTIMER-MARKT - December 2012 issue. BRM V16 IN CAMERA - Pritchard. JACKY ICKX - Van Vliet. MOTORSPORT EXPLORER-Hunt. INSIDE THE PADDOCK - RACE TRANSPORTERS IN ACTION-Cross & Kjer. GOODWOOD FESTVAL 2012 programme. CASTLE COMBE Programmes. MIKE HAWTHORN GOLDEN BOY-Bailey. LOST GENERATIONS-Tremayne. PHANTOMS & SHADOWS - Dalton. GERRY MARSHALL-Walton. FREIK- Dunsterville. SO-CAL...

Once a top team in the AFL in the 1960s, the Patriots have returned to glory as one of the NFL's best franchises during the past decade, and enthusiasm for them has never been higher. Sportswriters Jim Baker and Bernard M. Corbett relive the evolution of the team, getting war stories from players like Cappelletti, John Hannah, and Steve Grogan. Moving through the team's biggest games, they put a fresh spin on the stories all Pats fans love, with detail and color from the players who were there, on...

A century after the donation of the trophies that gave rise to them, this book celebrates two of the longest-running national competitions in Gaelic games. It captures the unique mixture of competitive spirit, camaraderie, famous figures, legendary stories, controversies and sense of joy and student mirth associated with the premier intercollegiate contests in Gaelic football and hurling. The main focus is on the Sigerson Cup and Fitzgibbon Cup competitions, from their inception in 1911 and 1912...

Official report of the games held in Cardiff, Wales in 1958, from both an administrative point of view and a sporting one, wih reviews of the competitive action and the official results.

Vintage Games: An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft Auto, Super Mario, and the Most Influential Games of All Time by Matt Barton (Author), Bill Loguidice (Author) Format: Paperback (408 pages) ISBN 10: 0240811461 ISBN 13: 9780240811468 Publisher: Focal Press Published: 19 Feb 2009 5 in stock Item Condition: Brand New Price:£12.76List Price: £21.99You Save:£9.23 (42%) Quantity: 1 2 3 4 5 Add to wishlist Or buy from Amazon.co.uk

Brings the Rugby's colourful story including the 2007 World Cup. This title covers various great matches, teams and players. It also explores the social, political and...

Offers a history of everything that has, could, and does befall a corpse - from the bizarre and macabre death rituals of ancient and modern cultures, to the morbidly...

The Gay Games is an important piece of new social history, examining one of the largest sporting, cultural and human rights events in the world. Since their inception...

For centuries, both mathematical and military thinkers have used game-like scenarios to test their visions of mastering a complex world through symbolic operations. By...

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.

Open Agency | Hardback 140 pp. |ISBN: 9780956912701

Gaming the Past: Using Video Games to Teach Secondary History

The First Olympic Games, from 'The History If Our Wonderful World', 1967 - Peter Jackson - Giclee Print from Art.co.uk

MHII reflects the reality that economics win wars as much as combat, so players can customize the development of specific cities, regions and units to support their objectives. Along the way they will face rival political factions both domestic and international, diplomatic choices that affect their nation's status and reputation, and a reactive artificial intelligence that alters its strategy based on player actions. The detailed 3-D map creates an immersive environment that lets players spend more...

Extensive economic system covering production, resources, consumption, trade and wealth. Greatly expanded military system including experience, morale, command, repair, upgrades, and more. Initiate infrastructure projects that modernise your nation and expand your economic potential. Populations are divided by culture, ethnicity, religion and political ideology - factors that destabilise nations, provoking revolts, coups and civil wars. Innovative multiplayer system that will revolutionise strategy...

Twenty years after the end of communism, the history of Central and Eastern Europe still sparks intense discussions in the former Soviet bloc, as contested memories, primarily about communist repression and WWII, are relived. This volume goes beyond the state-centred approach that so often characterises the study of memory-issues in post-communist countries and highlights two interrelated factors that account for the recent proliferation of memory games in Central and Eastern Europe including, but...

For more than a millennium, the ancient Olympics captured the imaginations of the Greeks, until a Christianized Rome terminated the competitions in the fourth century AD. But the Olympic ideal did not die and this book is a succinct history of the ancient Olympics and their modern resurgence.Classics professor David Young, who has researched the subject for over 25 years, reveals how the ancient Olympics evolved from modest beginnings into a grand festival, attracting hundreds of highly trained athletes...

With the sporting world still on a high following the triumphant 2012 Games in London, The Official History of the Olympic Games and the IOC gives an unparalleled account of the Olympic story from its beginnings in Athens 1894 to the present day, including an in-depth account of the London Olympics. This lavishly illustrated story covers the re-creation of the Olympic Games by Pierre de Coubertin, the often controversial fortunes of the governing body, formed in 1894, and the highs and lows of the...

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 context...

The official report of the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. A comprehensive study into the event from an administrative point of view, with reflections on a range of logistical matters from ticketing and budgets to the work of the Traffic Committee and reflections on the closing ceremony. Also features reviews of the sporting action, complete with photos, and the official results.

Who Comes First?: Inspiring Stories from the History of the Games (Paperback)