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An illustrated history of toys and games showing how they reflect the events, technological advances, innovative materials and social concerns of each era, from games in Egypt, to model cars, trains, and spaceships through to recent franchise toys such as Star Wars.
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The Fascinating History of Toys and Games Around the World
Vendeur : The Anthropologists Closet, Des Moines, IA, Etats-Unis
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Paperback. Etat : New. New softcover in printed wraps. Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes bibliography and full color photographs. 256 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Discover fascinating toys, games and inventions that have changed the course of history - from ancient Egypt to the Industrial Revolution, the space race and beyond. Toys are living proof of social changes, trends and fashions, design styles, manufacturing and industrial developments over time. The Fascinating History of Toys & Games Around the World details collectible toys and games from cast-iron soldiers to plastic robots, horse-drawn coaches to streamline convertibles, and an overdressed cyclist to a miniskirted tennis player doll - these are not just toys but objects that showcase an era or segment of history. What game did Tutankhamun play with? Who won the world's first air race? Why was plastic invented? What toy provided inspiration for the invention of the taser? Which Star Wars figurine sold for $76,000? Read about the toys you wish you still owned or perhaps still covet. Every toy tells a story in this rich and wonderful illustrated history. . N° de réf. du vendeur 100106
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THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF TOYS & GAMES AROUND THE WORLD (Paperback)
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Upstart Press Ltd, Birkenhead, 2018
ISBN 10 : 186966485X
ISBN 13 : 9781869664855
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Vendeur : CitiRetail, Stevenage, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. p>Toys and Games have been entertaining children and adults alike for centuries. From the time of the Pharaohs to current day Chinese Chequers, Model Cars, the Space Race and Star Wars./p> p>This illustrated history is an incredible insight into the background of the toys that we grew up with, including particular toys and games that became international favourites. The book is not just for toy and game aficionados, but anyone who is interested in history, both social and industrial, and collectors in general. Over 250 colour photographs compliment this wonderfully researched and detailed book./p> p>The Toys and games that reflect history are wide-ranging:/p> ul> li>What sophiticated board game was discovered in the 20th century that was over 5000 years old and played by Tutankhamen/li> li>Tennis board game displaying revealing flapper dress design to mini-skirted tennis dolls of the 1960's/li> Was a children's atom bomb game really made just after world war 11 li>Why was a toy used by astronauts heading to outer space/li> /ul> p>nbsp;/p> An illustrated history of toys and games showing how they reflectthe events, technological advances, innovative materials and so-cial concerns of each era, from games in Egypt, to model cars, trains, and spaceships through to recent franchise toys such as Star Wars. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781869664855
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THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF TOYS & GAMES AROUND THE WORLD (Paperback)
Edité par
Upstart Press Ltd, Birkenhead, 2018
ISBN 10 : 186966485X
ISBN 13 : 9781869664855
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Vendeur : AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australie
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. p>Toys and Games have been entertaining children and adults alike for centuries. From the time of the Pharaohs to current day Chinese Chequers, Model Cars, the Space Race and Star Wars./p> p>This illustrated history is an incredible insight into the background of the toys that we grew up with, including particular toys and games that became international favourites. The book is not just for toy and game aficionados, but anyone who is interested in history, both social and industrial, and collectors in general. Over 250 colour photographs compliment this wonderfully researched and detailed book./p> p>The Toys and games that reflect history are wide-ranging:/p> ul> li>What sophiticated board game was discovered in the 20th century that was over 5000 years old and played by Tutankhamen/li> li>Tennis board game displaying revealing flapper dress design to mini-skirted tennis dolls of the 1960's/li> Was a children's atom bomb game really made just after world war 11 li>Why was a toy used by astronauts heading to outer space/li> /ul> p>nbsp;/p> An illustrated history of toys and games showing how they reflectthe events, technological advances, innovative materials and so-cial concerns of each era, from games in Egypt, to model cars, trains, and spaceships through to recent franchise toys such as Star Wars. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781869664855
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THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF TOYS & GAMES AROUND THE WORLD (Paperback)
Edité par
Upstart Press Ltd, Birkenhead, 2018
ISBN 10 : 186966485X
ISBN 13 : 9781869664855
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Paperback
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, Etats-Unis
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. p>Toys and Games have been entertaining children and adults alike for centuries. From the time of the Pharaohs to current day Chinese Chequers, Model Cars, the Space Race and Star Wars./p> p>This illustrated history is an incredible insight into the background of the toys that we grew up with, including particular toys and games that became international favourites. The book is not just for toy and game aficionados, but anyone who is interested in history, both social and industrial, and collectors in general. Over 250 colour photographs compliment this wonderfully researched and detailed book./p> p>The Toys and games that reflect history are wide-ranging:/p> ul> li>What sophiticated board game was discovered in the 20th century that was over 5000 years old and played by Tutankhamen/li> li>Tennis board game displaying revealing flapper dress design to mini-skirted tennis dolls of the 1960's/li> Was a children's atom bomb game really made just after world war 11 li>Why was a toy used by astronauts heading to outer space/li> /ul> p>nbsp;/p> An illustrated history of toys and games showing how they reflectthe events, technological advances, innovative materials and so-cial concerns of each era, from games in Egypt, to model cars, trains, and spaceships through to recent franchise toys such as Star Wars. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781869664855
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