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Jackpot: How Gambling Conquered Britain

byRob Davies

The history of British gambling is a history that stretches back nearly 1,000 years, reaching into some of the nation’s most fabled periods. The research behind Jackpot draws together archival sources, narrative history, and voices from the period to show how the central story changed over time. The result links how gambling conquered britain with debates in games & activities and history, showing where public institutions and private experience meet. Accessible without flattening the complexity, Jackpot gives readers a focused account of what changed, who was affected, and why the story endures.

Publisher

Guardian Faber Publishing

Publication date

2022-09-15

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ISBN

9781783352241