Oxford History of Board Games
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Summary
This edition of Oxford History of Board Games by David Parlett is a history book that adds background to its subject. The copy shown here is 1999 • Oxford Univ Pr • 386 pages.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780192129987
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780192129987
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