Will you declare your independence from corporate historians?  Independently funded, D&D: An American Institution takes an old-fashioned approach to the history of the hobby, where Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson are great men in a great tradition.  It begins with modern research about 18th century warfare, winds a path through the wargaming hobby after World War II, then goes into detail about the various editions of the beloved game.  Along the way, the author makes many arguments against Jon Peterson and Ben Riggs, across just about every point of contention.

With many new great pieces of art in the older style, this book is written to be read, and so has opted for brevity.  You will also find a complete bibliography of sources used, along with endnotes keeping with professional history writing. The RPG hobby is greater than we’ve been led to believe!