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Great Board Games of the Ancient World

Great Board Games of the Ancient World

Great Board Games of the Ancient World

Are you among the tens of millions who play chess or checkers? Do you have great memories of playing Chutes and Ladders as a child? While the games themselves provide hours of challenge and enjoyment, their storied history can be even more fascinating. In Great Board Games of the Ancient World, your expert Tristan Donovan takes you on a journey into thousands of years of ancient cultures and intrigue as you learn how to play (and win!) more than a dozen ancient games in 12 fascinating lessons.

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