Games make up a huge part of childhood,and memories of specific games stay with us throughout our lives. They form an integral part of growing up and stimulate imagination and creativity. From hide and seek to complex card and board games,street games that require no equipment to elaborate rainy day amusements,we all have experience of entertaining ourselves as children.
In this fascinating trip down memory lane Caroline Goodfellow explores the history of childhood games and how they have changed throughout the ages. From ancient board games to childhood pastimes of the Middle Ages through to the street games of the 1950s and '60s and the experiences of children in the current decade,she delves into the differences between games over time and region.
Bound to awaken pleasant memories,Games of Childhood Past transports the reader to another time,providing a nostalgic look at how we played.
Publisher: The History Press LtdISBN: 9781803995342Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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