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Nice find (book)
The Wargamers Guide to Dark Age Britain
link
http://battlefieldswarriors.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/a-gem-of-book-for-dark-ages.html
Hackett has published a few guides. I’ve got his ‘Raise the Clans’.
https://www.waterstones.com/book/raise-the-clans/martin-hackett/9781445603797
I found it a bit ‘meh’ TBH.
Obvious contrarian and passive aggressive old prat, who is taken far too seriously by some and not seriously enough by others.
Hackett. A perfect name for a Dark Age wargamer.
I have his Dark Age Britain book and it is a wonderful source for scenarios. As for the history… well, let’s just say Master Hackett tends to the dramatic and romantic: Picts as displaced Scythians; Arthur as a naval mastermind, that sort of thing. Nothing objectionable, just take it all with a grain of salt.
We get slapped around, but we have a good time!
That is a really good book – and an enjoyable read, if my memory serves … which is doubtful at the best of times …
Now why did I walk in this room … ???
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I have a like new copy for sale if anyone wants it. While it is a nice book overall, it just didn’t do it for me. US Buyers only. Call it $15.00 which includes shipping. Contact me at preds81.ds at gmail.com or send me a message here on the forum.
Sorry if this is bad form…just thought someone might like a copy since the book was being ttalked about.
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Great book! I have the Kindle version. I think it is a great source for wargamers with the scenarios. Hackett seems to still have his “Old Grognard Card” as his rules are a simplified version of WRG rules. This is a fine book for all things Britain during the Anglo-Saxon period. I guess technically that makes it England but whatever. 😉
John
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
--Abraham Lincoln
Dunno – does it cover Elmet, Rheged, Manaw Gododdin, Strathclyde Celts, Scots, Picts, Cornish, Welsh, Romano Brits? If so – definitely Britain not England – and not that until after 9th century at earliest, 11th for the actual term – later still for current spelling.
Picts as Scythians! It’s amazing how this stuff continues to be recycled.
OB
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