World of Chess (e-bog) af Rick Knowlton, Knowlton

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
Forfattere Rick Knowlton, Knowlton (forfatter)
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.