World of Chess e-bog
253,01 DKK
(inkl. moms 316,26 DKK)
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 Japa...
E-bog
253,01 DKK
Forlag
McFarland
Udgivet
19 september 2017
Længde
408 sider
Genrer
Board games: Chess
Sprog
English
Format
pdf
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781476629018
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.