Fun And Games In Old Europe

Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.

A richly illustrated cultural history, Fun and Games in Old Europe chronicles the recreational pastimes, sports, and entertainments that shaped daily life across medieval and early modern Europe. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, Endrei and Zolnay present a fascinating survey of board games, card games, athletic contests, and popular festivities, tracing their origins and evolution across centuries and cultures. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, making it an engaging read for historians, game enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the social fabric of pre-industrial European society. The authors illustrate how play was never merely trivial — it was deeply intertwined with social hierarchy, religious tradition, and cultural exchange. A meticulous and rewarding work, it stands as an authoritative reference on the history of leisure and recreation in the Western world.