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History of the World
Notes on the board game by Avalon Hill (out of print)

Introduction

This isn't really errata per se, but notes on the Avalon Hill first edition.

Kushans not in Epoch III (227-241 BC)

Problem: This very important empire of India and Central Asia isn't in the game at all, not even as a minor empire. It was certainly far more important than the Celts.

Sassanids in Epoch III (227-241 BC)

Problem: The Sassanid Empire began in 224 AD, not BC. This is about 450 years early. They should have called this side the Parthians.

Hephthalites not in Epoch IV ((300 - 750 AD)

Problem: This very important empire of India and Central Asia isn't in the game at all, not even as a minor empire. It was certainly more important than the Goths.

Kashtariti as Scythian Leader (c. 675 BC)

Problem: Kashtariti was a Median ruler, not Scythian. Scythians were active then, but associating them with Kashtariti is inaccurate. Should either change the leader or clarify this is about the Medes, not Scythians.

Fujiwara in Hokkaido (Epoch V)

Problem: The Fujiwara clan was based in central Honshu, especially around Kyoto, not Hokkaido, which was still Ainu territory.

Mayans (Epoch III)

Problem: While the Maya civilization existed during Epoch III, Uucil-Abnal isn't clearly documented as a leader, and Mayan Classical Period was more 250-900 CE. Should place a more solidly attested Maya ruler or move Mayans to Epoch IV.

Holy Roman Empire in Epoch V

Problem: Otto I is accurate, but the formal founding of the Holy Roman Empire is dated to 962 AD, barely within this epoch's early edge.

Japan (1867-1912) in Epoch VII

Problem: The Meiji Restoration starts in 1868, which fits Epoch VII, but most Japanese modernization occurs after 1870s. The leader date could be updated to 1868 instead of 1867.

Zoser of Egypt (2780 BC)

More accurate dating is c. 2670 BCE for Djoser (Zoser).

Carthage c. 520 BC with Hasdrubal

Hasdrubal was more active much later (c. 250-220 BC). Could substitute Hanno the Navigator or an earlier figure, or shift the date.

Portugual (1495-1521) with Manuel I

Epoch VI is defined as ending in 1550, so it's okay, but Portugal was most significant in late 1400s, suggesting a slight backdating.
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