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Great Names, Inspiration, and Equipment
In proceeding with research for different modules and campaign details, many, many books on history, technology, religion, anthropology, and so on are always useful. Two books that I have found quite interesting for these purposes are as follows:
Who’s Who In The Bible, (An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary) by Dietrich Gruen, Copyright 1995, Publications International, Ltd. Lincolnwood, Illinois. 320 pages.
This is a fine hardcover book, and has colour illustrations. The book contains concise biographies and names of every person and character within the Bible. This book is an excellent source of names, and also has plot strands that are useful, as well as easy-reference to scriptural locations for further reading. Using this with a few good books on ancient Middle-Eastern history, like the Israelites, the Persians, Greeks, Romans, Babylonians, Egyptians, Assyrians, Pheonicians, and so on can be very useful and helpful. I highly recommend the book.
…And a 10-Foot Pole, by Maxwell Bernhardt and John W. Curtis III, Copyright 1999, published by Iron Crown Enterprises, Inc. 190 pages. Softcover.
This book contains comprehensive listings and details of equipment through the ages, from the Stone Age to the Atomic Age. There are interesting essays about world-building and integration of the different races, concepts, and equipment and technology at every chapter. This is a very comprehensive, useful book, with lots of interesting information well organized, and easily used by era. The details of prices and such are also given in useful terms. Though I think it may be hard to find, it is an excellent addition to one’s library of resources for the game.
Semper Fidelis,
SHARK
Great Names, Inspiration, and Equipment
In proceeding with research for different modules and campaign details, many, many books on history, technology, religion, anthropology, and so on are always useful. Two books that I have found quite interesting for these purposes are as follows:
Who’s Who In The Bible, (An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary) by Dietrich Gruen, Copyright 1995, Publications International, Ltd. Lincolnwood, Illinois. 320 pages.
This is a fine hardcover book, and has colour illustrations. The book contains concise biographies and names of every person and character within the Bible. This book is an excellent source of names, and also has plot strands that are useful, as well as easy-reference to scriptural locations for further reading. Using this with a few good books on ancient Middle-Eastern history, like the Israelites, the Persians, Greeks, Romans, Babylonians, Egyptians, Assyrians, Pheonicians, and so on can be very useful and helpful. I highly recommend the book.
…And a 10-Foot Pole, by Maxwell Bernhardt and John W. Curtis III, Copyright 1999, published by Iron Crown Enterprises, Inc. 190 pages. Softcover.
This book contains comprehensive listings and details of equipment through the ages, from the Stone Age to the Atomic Age. There are interesting essays about world-building and integration of the different races, concepts, and equipment and technology at every chapter. This is a very comprehensive, useful book, with lots of interesting information well organized, and easily used by era. The details of prices and such are also given in useful terms. Though I think it may be hard to find, it is an excellent addition to one’s library of resources for the game.
Semper Fidelis,
SHARK
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