Orders for the Play at Billiards.
The Academy of Armory or a Display of Heraldry. 1701. Things used about Billiards. The Table, which is four square, or rather some-thing longer one…
In the eighteenth century, billiards experienced a period of significant growth and evolution. The advent of new textbooks, theoretical frameworks and tactical insights marked a pivotal point in the game’s evolution. While the game had yet to become an official sport, the emergence of tournament structures signified a shift in its social status. The emphasis on competition and the dissemination of information about the outcome of matches, rather than the financial rewards, reflect the growing professionalization and institutionalization of the game.