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Immortal Game, The

By: Anchor Books

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Reference Books (Anchor Books)

MSRP old price: $17.00


Product Info

Title
Immortal Game, The
Publisher
Category
Author
Devid Shenk
Publish Year
2007
Pages
328
Dimensions
5.25x8x.75"
NKG Part #
2147872527
MFG. Part #
RAN34086
Type
Softcover

Description

A fresh, engaging look at how 32 carved pieces on a Chess board forever changed our understanding of war, art, science, and the human brain.

Chess is the most enduring and universal game in history. Here, bestselling author David Shenk chronicles its intriguing saga, from ancient Persia to medieval Europe to the dens of Benjamin Franklin and Norman Schwarzkopf. Along the way, he examines a single legendary game that took place in London in 1851 between two masters of the time, and relays his own attempts to become as skilled as his Polish ancestor Samuel Rosenthal, a nineteenth-century champion. With its blend of cultural history and Shenk’s lively personal narrative, The Immortal Game is a compelling guide for novices and aficionados alike.