My fellow bibliophile friends presented me with several new books on the occasion of my birthday a while back. This is one II certainly didn't habe. It appears that opur halting Napoleonic Imaginations campaign is going to see a lot more seaside action, so it was good timing.
Peaking of that, Joe has decried the Black Seas will be the rules of choice for such ships and engagements, so I picked up a pdf copy myself! I have at least 2 other sets of Napoleonic Age of Sail rules sets to try out, and even a few more ships that I can build. I need to retire so that I can play more! :-)
A bit outside of my core interests, but you have to love the name, right? :-)
Actually, I read quite a bit about Peter back in Middle school, when I was researching the history of the Russian Navy.
This was unexpected. On first read thorough, it reminded me of a development of Neil Thomas' One Hour Wargames... which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Another set to put on the table... some day!
This is a bit of an odd one, although Napoleon was well known to be superstitious. And, of course, there was his usual question about an officer... "Is he Lucky?".
Masse's "Peter the Great" I can vouch for as a good read, been on my bookshelf a long time. The Black Seas rules are simple and focused on what we needed in the campaign, but I am betting you will like them. Failing that , dig out the copy of "Don't give up the Ship!"
ReplyDeleteSounds like I'll enjoy the book. I definitely prefer simpler for Naval battles. Virtually all of the interesting Naval battles that we've fought over the years have been a result of Campaign scenarios!
DeleteHappy Birthday, Peter! When I saw "Peter the Great" I was thinking this might be your autobiography. When you get "Absolute Emperor" to the table, be sure to write up a review.
ReplyDeleteHah! on the autobiography! If and when I put AE on the table, you couldn't stop me from writing it up, LOL!
DeleteA nice collection of books there Peter - and a happy birthday from me too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith; the day has passed by quite a ways, just didn't get a chance to post sooner!
DeleteThe Brian Lavery book is excellent , I'm really interested in the navies and tactics of the period but have never really fancied wargaming it, I'd be interested on your views of Absolute Emperor too!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
As I commented, Navies and naval wargaming take on a whole new aspect when you get into a campaign setting!
DeleteInteresting bunch
ReplyDeleteIt's a varied lot for sure. Along with figures, most opf collect books, rules, dice, paint, terrain, and in my case, cards, too!
DeleteHappy birthday Peter. Nelson's Navy looks very interesting, but they all look like fine additions.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence; I look forward to reading them,!
DeleteThat's quite a mix; as *everyone* else has noted. Massie's biography is well reviewed and regarded from what I have seen and is in my long list. I'll be interested to learn what you think of it.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
I'll have to move Peter up on the queue, and Jared and I are already thinking of a trial game of AE, with an eye towards our Next Gen participants.
DeleteNice additions to your library, Peter. That last one on Napoleon's book of fate is very intriguing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean; I haven't had a chance to look through it much, but perhaps I should consult it prio to my next game?!
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