The History of Gambling in England (1898) The History of Gambling in England (1898) John Ashton Patterson Smith1969Hardback296pp214x136mm 9780875850733 Product Code: 507849 Details After an introduction that surveys the history of gambling from ancient Egypt to medieval England, John Ashton gives a remarkably detailed account of ... DetailsBackDetailsAfter an introduction that surveys the history of gambling from ancient Egypt to medieval England, John Ashton gives a remarkably detailed account of this ‘disease that is most contagious’, including individual gamblers and notorious wagers, horse racing, gambling clubs, lotteries, financial ‘bubbles’ and life insurance. Reprint edition. No jacket and off-mint .See MoreSee Less publ £19.25was £9.99sale price £4.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesHistorySaleTagsGamblingGeneral & world history