Chess: The History of a Game
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- Synopsis
- Eales' Chess The History of a Game takes the reader from the origins of chess over one thousand years ago down to modern competitive play where chess may be regarded as a high earning sport. Avoiding idle speculation, Richard Eales concentrates on what can be identified through archaeological and written evidence. This book remains the key text for lovers of chess history and is regarded by academics and enthusiasts alike as the most reliable work in this area.
- Copyright:
- 1985
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 237 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780951375730
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 10/26/08
- Copyrighted By:
- Richard Eales
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Entertainment, Nonfiction
- Submitted By:
- Jay Leventhal
- Proofread By:
- Amber W
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.