From a wargamer’s perspective, what’s not to like about the world’s greatest conqueror? Here’s a website on Genghis Khan with some good background information, including maps, biographical basics, and a nice look at Mongolia today. This last would be good for some of you doing the “Back of Beyond” games.
History
Musket Effectiveness Analysis
Rules writers pay attention! Mike Willegal has written an analysis of the effectiveness of black powder muskets.
Historical Reference Book Ratings
Andy Watkins has this page with an amazing list of his ratings on hundreds of historical reference books. It’s worth checking before you take the plunge on a particular volume.
Ancient Mesopotamia Website
The British Museum has a very nice presentation on the art, culture and …. warfare! … of ancient Mesopotamia.
Internet Modern History Sourcebook
The Internet Modern History Sourcebook is an amazing resource for all students of history — which includes, I’d guess, most historical wargamers. I’m constantly amazed at what is available on the internet today. Materials like this would take up many, many square feet of shelfspace in my little study.