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The History of Gambling in England is a great overview of gaming in England.

Delve into the fascinating history of gambling in England with John Ashton's meticulously researched study, "The History of Gambling in England." This book explores the pervasive presence of games of chance throughout British society, offering a detailed look at the social... Read Full Overview

Delve into the fascinating history of gambling in England with John Ashton's meticulously researched study, "The History of Gambling in England." This book explores the pervasive presence of games of chance throughout British society, offering a detailed look at the social... Read Full Overview

Gaming is derived from the Saxon word Gamen, meaning joy, pleasure, sports, or gaming-and is so interpreted by Bailey, in his Dictionary of 1736; whilst Johnson gives Gamble-to play extravagantly for money, and this distinction is to be borne in mind in the perusal of this book;... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Difference between Gaming and Gambling-Universality and Antiquity of Gambling-Isis and Osiris-Games and Dice of the Egyptians-China and India-The Jews-Among the Greeks and Romans-Among Mahometans-Early Dicing-Dicing in England in the 13th and 14th Centuries-In the 17th Century-Celebrated... Read Full Overview

This is a history of different types of gambling over the centuries in England, from cards to horse races. From the intro: "Gaming is derived from the Saxon word Gamen, meaning joy, pleasure, sports, or gaming-and is so interpreted by Bailey, in his Dictionary of 1736; whilst... Read Full Overview

"The History of Gambling in England" from John Ashton. English writer (1834-1911).

""The History of Gambling in England"" by John Ashton is a comprehensive account of the development of gambling in England from ancient times to the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of gambling, the rise of popular games such as dice... Read Full Overview

The History of Gambling in England is a comprehensive book written by John Ashton that delves into the fascinating and often controversial topic of gambling in England. The book provides a detailed account of the origins of gambling in England, tracing its roots back to the Roman... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview