From the earliest carved sets, chess-piece design has captured wars and revolution, peace and religion, technology, art and sport, and mirrored civilization's development. This book looks in detail at more than 30 of the most influential sets, spanning 1000 years of design and five continents, from the Islamic impact on the design of the earliest pieces and the medieval Lewis Men, to Asian influences and the growth of chess clubs in Europe.
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From the earliest carved sets, chess-piece design has captured wars and revolution, peace and religion, technology, art and sport, and mirrored civilization's development. This book looks in detail at more than 30 of the most influential sets, spanning 1000 years of design and five continents, from the Islamic impact on the design of the earliest pieces and the medieval Lewis Men, to Asian influences and the growth of chess clubs in Europe.
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