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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating journey through the world of chess during the year 1848. The author provides a comprehensive account of the game's burgeoning popularity, chronicling matches and tournaments, while also delving into the intricacies of strategy and technique. It is filled with fascinating analyses of games played by the most prominent chess players of the era, including analyses of famous matches between prominent European chess masters. The book vividly depicts the growing enthusiasm for chess, particularly in England and India, where it was becoming an increasingly popular pastime. It explores the rivalry between prominent players, such as La Bourdonnais and McDonnell, and the evolution of the game in a time when its history and strategies were undergoing rapid change. The book provides a unique glimpse into the world of chess in the mid-19th century, revealing its place as both a sport and a form of intellectual pursuit, and offering a compelling insight into the minds of those who excelled at this challenging game. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334161711_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781334161711
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781334161711
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)