Seven Games: A Human History
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A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice
"Beguiling, mesmerizing, and utterly charming." —Stefan Fatsis, author of Word Freak
A group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why—and how—we play them.
Checkers, backgammon, chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the...






















