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This text explores the long history of chess with a mix of historical fact and colourful anecdote. The book features 30 of the most influential chess sets, because the chess pieces themselves tell a story of war, revolution, peace and religion, technology, art and sport.
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Gareth Williams is the owner of one of the most extensive collections of chess memorabilia in Europe, a collection that includes sets, boards, clocks, cards, prints, photos, ceramics, and more. He is the author of The Amazing Book of Chess and is also a regular contributor to Chess Monthly and The Chess Collector magazines.
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