Games of history : games and gaming as historical sources Games of History provides an understanding of how games as artefacts textual and visual sources on games and gaming as a pastime or a serious activity can be used as sources for the study of history. The books focus is on board and card games with reference to physical games sports and digital games as well. Offering an alternative approach to the study of history through its focus on games and gaming as historical sources this is the ideal volume for students considering different types of sources and how they can be used for historical study as well as students who study games as primary or secondary sources in their history projects