The Gaming Table Its Votaries and Victims in All Times and Countries Especially in England and in France (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161463965)

""The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims in All Times and Countries, Especially in England and France"" is a comprehensive book by Andrew Steinmetz that explores the history and culture of gambling. The book delves into the various games that have been played throughout history, including card games, dice games, and board games. It also examines the psychology of gambling and the impact it has had on individuals and societies. Steinmetz provides a detailed account of the gambling scene in England and France during the 19th century, including the lifestyles of the wealthy gamblers and the social consequences of their actions. He also discusses the various laws and regulations that have been put in place to control gambling and the efforts of anti-gambling campaigners. ""The Gaming Table"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of gambling or the psychology of risk-taking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Andrew Steinmetz
ISBN-10: 1161463968
ISBN-13: 9781161463965
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 230
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d