Henry Hyde gives a complete overview of the hobby of wargaming with miniatures, especially suitable for the newcomer but also containing sufficient depth and breadth of information to attract the more experienced gamer.

Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Introduction -- 1. Basic concepts of wargaming -- 2. A history of wargaming -- 3. Choosing a period -- 4. Something to fight for -- 5. Assembling your forces -- 6. From small to large -- 7. Shot, steel & stone -- 8. Learn by playing -- 9. Other aspects of wargaming -- 10. Advice for the digital age -- 11. Resources.