Games and toys through the ages. History and rules of Egyptian, ancient, and medieval games.
BREYER Catherine.

Games and toys through the ages. History and rules of Egyptian, ancient, and medieval games.

Saffron
Regular price €45,00 €0,00 Unit price per
N° d'inventaire 14067
Format 17 x 24
Détails 256 p., numerous illustrations, paperback.
Publication Brussels, 2010
Etat Nine
ISBN 9782874570193

How did the ancient Egyptians play Senet?
Did you know that hopscotch was already played by the Romans?

Have any old game rules been found?
What were the toys of children in the Middle Ages?

Let yourself be guided in the discovery of the favorite games of the ancients and their history… The author also suggests that you play them with family or friends thanks to the game rules, some of which are even new, and the boards specially designed to be reproduced.
Based on scientific studies and recent archaeological discoveries, the history of board games and toys is richly illustrated by ancient representations, as well as by game boxes, pawns, dice, dolls, spinning tops, etc. preserved in European and Belgian museums.
The study is enriched by a detailed presentation of the painting by Breughel the Elder, Children's Games, and an extensive bibliography.

How did the ancient Egyptians play Senet?
Did you know that hopscotch was already played by the Romans?

Have any old game rules been found?
What were the toys of children in the Middle Ages?

Let yourself be guided in the discovery of the favorite games of the ancients and their history… The author also suggests that you play them with family or friends thanks to the game rules, some of which are even new, and the boards specially designed to be reproduced.
Based on scientific studies and recent archaeological discoveries, the history of board games and toys is richly illustrated by ancient representations, as well as by game boxes, pawns, dice, dolls, spinning tops, etc. preserved in European and Belgian museums.
The study is enriched by a detailed presentation of the painting by Breughel the Elder, Children's Games, and an extensive bibliography.