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Little Wars
Written by H. G. Wells
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Little Wars is a set of rules for playing with toy soldiers, written by H. G. Wells. It includes quite simple rules for infantry, cavalry, and naval artillery. In addition to being a book about a war game, it hints at the numerous philosophical facets of war. The book is written in a whimsical and funny style.
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H. G. Wells
H.G. Wells is considered by many to be the father of science fiction. He was the author of numerous classics such as The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, The War of the Worlds, and many more.
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