Author: N. BlandPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
On the Persian Game of Chess
Author: N. BlandOn The Persian Game Of Chess: Read June 19th, 1847
Author: N. BlandPublisher:
ISBN: 9781021263223
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
On the Explanation of Chess and Backgammon
Author: Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004460624
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The Book is full text on the rules and views of the games of chess and backgammon comes from a Pahlavi text, reported to be from the time of Khusro Anushirvan in the 6th CE.
The Chaturanga, Or, Game of Chess
Author: Mary Anna HartleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Persian Chess,. .. in Reference to the Great Chess, Improperly Ascribed to Timur, and in Vindication of the Persian Origine of the Game, Against the Claims of the Hindus
Author: Nathaniel BlandOn the Persian Game of Chess
Author: N. BlandPublisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781294510550
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ On The Persian Game Of Chess: Read June 19th, 1847 N. Bland Games; Chess; Games / Chess
A Short History of Chess
Author: Henry A. DavidsonPublisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307828298
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
A compact and comprehensive chronicle of the worldwide origins and history of the game of chess—from 500 A.D. to its modern gameplay today Have you ever wondered what the pieces in the chessboard mean or why each piece has a unique move? In A Short History of Chess, Henry A. Davidson explores the ancient roots of chess and the developments around the world that led to the modern version of the popular game. For people new to the game and experienced players alike, Davidson includes a polyglot—a lexicon of chess terms in the forty major languages of the world. And for the skeptical reader or those interested in learning more, there is also a working bibliography of English language references.
On the Persian Game of Chess
Author: N. BlandA History of Chess
Author: Harold James Ruthven MurrayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 966
Book Description
A World of Chess
Author: Jean-Louis CazauxPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786494271
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
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.