The Manufacturer says: The Player's Handbook is the essential reference for every Dungeons & Dragons roleplayer. It contains rules for character creation and advancement, backgrounds and skills, exploration and combat, equipment, spells, and much more. The first of three core rulebooks, the Player's Handbook is the book every player needs to experience the full breadth of what Dungeons & Dragons has to offer. An essential resource for new and existing players to create interesting characters with rich backgrounds and compelling capabilities, ready for adventure. Created as part of a massive public playtest involving more than 170,000 fans of the game.
bonhomiegames.uk says: if you want a player's-eye view of what is inside the book, check out some of the YouTube reviews, such as Dan Simmons' at:
