diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 1e416c5..ad3fa6d 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -23,9 +23,10 @@ main: clean $(objects)
 clean:
 	rm $(objects) || true
 
-doc.rst:$(headers)
+doc.rst:$(headers) README.rst
 	$(alldoc) doc.rst.tmp $(headers)
 	printf "Documentation\n_____________\n\n" > doc.rst
+	cat README.rst >> doc.rst
 	cat doc.rst.tmp >> doc.rst
 	rm doc.rst.tmp
 
diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..81e788d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+A simple ASCII game
+===================
+
+Requirements
+------------
+
+This project requires
+
+- A GNU89 compatible C compiler
+- A GNU make compatible make program
+- A terminal (emulator) that supports ANSI escape sequences
+
+Licensing
+---------
+
+This project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License.
+You are free to use, redistribute or modify the source under the terms
+and conditions of the GNU AGPL.
+
+
+