This work is the first narrative history of gambling, spanning the Stone Age to the Internet era, examining how it evolved with - and influenced - human civilization. Historian David G. Schwartz tells the epic story of gambling, beginning with its early emergence from divination rituals and ending with today's global gaming culture. In a sweeping, rollicking narrative, Schwartz looks at the betting games people have played since the dawn of history, and reveals that gambling has always been a crucial part of the human ...
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This work is the first narrative history of gambling, spanning the Stone Age to the Internet era, examining how it evolved with - and influenced - human civilization. Historian David G. Schwartz tells the epic story of gambling, beginning with its early emergence from divination rituals and ending with today's global gaming culture. In a sweeping, rollicking narrative, Schwartz looks at the betting games people have played since the dawn of history, and reveals that gambling has always been a crucial part of the human experience. Packed with scandals, schemes, and colourful characters from Julius Caesar to Casanova, George Washington to Steve Wynn, "Roll the Bones" is a sure bet to captivate readers from all backgrounds.
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As New in As New jacket. 8vo-over 7æ"-9æ" tall. Brand new hardcover in original non price-clipped dust-jacket. First edition, first printing. Illustrated with photographs. Remainder mark on lower edge of bulked sheets and publisher's affixed retail price sticker of rear jacket panel. A comprehensive and encyclopedic history of gambling, from ancient times to the present day fascination with plutonium poker and state lotteries. An unread, new book.