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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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- PublisherApple Press
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 1840921536
- ISBN 13 9781840921533
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages160
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New. Apple Press, 2000. 158pp. From the earliest carved sets, chess piece design has captured the essence of wars and revolution, peace and religion, technology, art and sport and has mirrored civilisation s development across the globe. This lovely book 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. Beautifully illustrated in colour. We pack our books properly and ship daily from the UK. Seller Inventory # ABE-1683805776065
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