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CLASSIC BOOKS ON WARGAMING (1).
the books shown in the pictures are selected from the author's library.

The books shown below are all classics, but they can still be very much of interest to novices, since they nearly all date from a period when wargaming was a small hobby, unknown to the general public and the authors therefor explain in a often simple but detailed way and with great enthusiasm the origins and mechanics of their hobby. You will have to shop around to find copies of these books: probably a hard nut to crack, but by no means impossible. Wargaming as a hobby has grown considerably over the last twenty years and more recent games & rules therefor take it for granted that the gamer is familiar with wargames in general. If this is not the case, these books will prove very helpfull indeed.

Little Wars (by H.G. Wells) - the the absolute origins of wargaming - can be downloaded at books-on-line

"WAR GAMES" by Don Featherstone. An introduction to the hobby, covering basics, campaigns, Ancient- to Modern- (WW II) and Solo-Wargaming. (Stanley Paul ltd 1962 - b&w 158 pages).	"BATTLE! PRACTICAL WARGAMING" by Charles Grant. An introduction to WWII wargaming, concentratating (captivating and in depth) on 1/72 scale action. (MAP ltd 1970 - b&w 159 pages).	"INTRODUCTION TO BATTLEGAMING" by Terry Wise. General introduction to the hobby, mainly concentrating on Airfix-figures in various periods. (MAP ltd 1969 - b&w 160 pages).
"PRACTICAL WARGAMING" by C.F. Wesencraft covers most wargame-periods, complete with sets of simple rules and army-organisation. (The Elmfield Press 1974 - b&w 188 pages).	"THE WARGAME" by Charles Grant concentrates on horse & musket wargaming in the pre-Napoleonic period complete with rules, explained in depth. (Adam & Charles Black 1971 - b&w 191 pages).	"PSL GUIDE TO WARGAMING" compiled and edited by Bruce Quarrie. Covers most periods, chapters written by B. Quarrie, Ph. Baker, I. Heath, G. Gush, S. Asquith, T. Wise and T. Herbert. (PSL ltd 1980 - b&w 152 pages).
"ADVANCED WARGAMES" by Don Featherstone. True "table-top" methods bringing wargaming to a higher level in the pre-digital era. (Stanley Paul 1969 - b&w 213 pages).	"WAR GAME CAMPAIGNS" by Don Featherstone. How to conduct a campaign & forming a club; campaigns through the ages. (Stanley Paul 1970 - b&w 214 pages).	"SOLO-WARGAMING" by Don Featherstone. Wargaming solo can be just as challenging as facing an opponent! (Kaye & Ward 1973 - b&w 192 pages).
"SKIRMISH WARGAMING" by Don Featherstone. Contains "general rules" and "detailed rules" for skirmishing in many periods. (PSL ltd 1975 - b&w 99 pages).	"AIR WAR GAMES" by Don Featherstone. Air battles in miniature, concentrating on WWI & WWII. Complete with rules. (Stanley Paul ltd 1966 - b&w 175 pages).	"NAVAL WAR GAMES" by Don Featherstone. Coversnot only many periods, but also details on how to build model ships for this type of miniature wargame. (Stanley Paul ltd 1965 - b&w 222 pages).
"SEA BATTLE GAMES" by P. Dunn. Covers the Napoleonic to WWII periods, including rules. (MAP ltd 1970 - 176 pages).	"NAVAL WARGAMES" by Barry J. Carter. A guide to modern (WWII) naval wargaming in most practical scales, including a set of rules. (David & Charles 1975 - b&w 140 pages).	"SEA BATTLE GAMES" by Paul Hague. This book covers most periods, contains very useful tips on building wargame-miniatures, rules & campaigns. (PSL ltd 1980 - b&w 160 pages).