The Possibilities and Problems of Sid Meier's Civilization in History Classrooms.

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  • Author(s): King, Matt
  • Source:
    History Teacher. May2021, Vol. 54 Issue 3, p539-567. 29p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      CIVILIZATION (Game); EDUCATIONAL games; HISTORY education; HISTORICAL errors; IMAGINARY histories; IMPERIALISM
    • Abstract:
      The article explores the potential educational uses and issues associated with the computer game Sid Meier's Civilization, particularly the 2010 edition Civilization V: Complete Edition with its downloadable content (DLC) and expansion packs. It considers how the game's goal of creating long-lasting empires uses both historical sources and alternate history scenarios to create a historically-based fiction, as is explained in the the game's initial disclaimer.