Bridge is one of the world's most popular games for centuries, and is well-respected as a strategic game that can be as competitive and technical or as fun and sociable as the players decide. Here is a clear and effective tutorial for beginners, covering all the basic principles of bridge. The book features a full history of bridge for enthusiasts of every ability, from its original roots in 17th-century whist to contract bridge, the game we play today. The heart of the book focuses on the rules, skills and tactics of bridge. Under David Bird's expert tuition, players will learn and improve their game, achieve their desired levels of skill and knowledge and, above all, increase their enjoyment of the game by playing bridge to their full potential.