Luck, Leisure, and the Casino in Nineteenth-Century Europe

A Cultural History of Gambling

Auteurs

• Jared Poley

Paramètres

• 220 pages
• 8 heures de lecture

• Nonfiction
• Sciences sociales
• Thématique philosophique
• Thème historique

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The exploration of casino gambling reveals its significant role in shaping the cultural and intellectual landscape of nineteenth-century Europe. By examining the evolution of gambling practices, the book highlights the connections between chance, luck, emotions, and psychology, illustrating how Europeans engaged with gambling as a means to navigate and comprehend the transformations in their society.

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• Année de publication: 2023
• Reliure: (rigide)