Survive and thrive 1000 years from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages! This action-packed addition to the Microsoft Press(r) INSIDE MOVES series gives generals and empire builders of all skill levels all the strategy gambits and tricks they need for winning Microsoft Age of Empires II. A historical real-time strategy game, Age of Empires II is the sequel to one of the best-selling strategy games. In this riveting guide, readers learn tips and tricks for assembling troops, leading them to victory in battle, building towns and fiefdoms, and succeeding economically and socially. Included are the key strategies for both solo and multiplayer games, so you can succeed whatever your preferred style of play. And, like other titles in the INSIDE MOVES series, this book even includes tips on selecting the appropriate hardware for the most rewarding game play.