A World of Chess: Its Development and Variations through Centuries and Civilizations - Couverture souple

Cazaux, Jean-Louis; Knowlton, Rick

 
9780786494279: A World of Chess: Its Development and Variations through Centuries and Civilizations
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0786494271 ISBN 13 : 9780786494279
Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2017

Synopsis

With more than 400 illustrations, and detailed maps, this immense and deeply researched account of the history of chess covers not only the modern international game, derived from Persian and Arab roots, but a broad spectrum of variants going back 1500 years, some of which are still played in various parts of the world. The evolution of strategic board games, especially in India, China and Japan, is discussed in detail. Many more recent chess variants (board sizes, new pieces, 3-D, etc.) are fully covered. Instructions for play are provided, with historical context, for every game presented.

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À propos des auteurs

Jean-Louis Cazaux of Toulouse, France is a prolific author on chess and chess history. A scientist by profession, his breadth of knowledge and careful research bring chess history to its highest level.

Rick Knowlton of Sarasota, Florida, has both studied and recreated historic chess sets from an early age. With a background in fine arts, he uses the Internet to bring chess variants and novelties to a worldwide audience.

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Éditeur
McFarland & Co Inc
Date d'édition
2017
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0786494271
ISBN 13 
9780786494279
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
408
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Personne responsable
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