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Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game. Book.

Condizione: New.

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Across centuries, continents, empires, and revolutions, chess has endured as one of humanity's most compelling expressions of strategy, imagination, rivalry, and intellect.The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game traces the extraordinary journey of chess from its early development in India and Persia to medieval courts, European coffeehouses, international tournaments, world championships, computers, and the online age.Written with clarity, authority, and a strong sense of historical atmosphere, this richly engaging volume reveals how the game evolved alongside the civilizations that adopted it-and how changing rules, pieces, institutions, and personalities transformed chess into a universal cultural language.Inside, readers will discover: - The origins of chaturanga and the evidence behind competing theories of chess's birth- The spread of chess through Persia, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and Asia- The rise of legendary masters, organized tournaments, FIDE, and the World Championship- The impact of women's chess, the Soviet school, computer engines, and global online playFrom ancient manuscripts and royal courts to Fischer-Spassky, Kasparov, Deep Blue, and the modern digital arena, every chapter connects major events with the deeper forces that shaped them.A beautifully structured, illustrated history for chess players, history readers, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand how sixty-four squares became one of the world's most enduring intellectual traditions.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Every chessboard contains centuries of warfare, faith, royalty, craftsmanship, ambition, rivalry, and intellectual discovery. Behind every familiar piece lies a story shaped by cultures that renamed it, reimagined it, and gave it new meaning.The Meaning of Chess by Rami Wellington is a refined cultural history of the world's most enduring game. Moving from early Indian military symbolism through Persian courts, medieval Europe, coffeehouses, championship halls, and the computer age, this book reveals how chess became far more than a contest of moves.Readers will discover: How the king, queen, bishop, knight, rook, and pawn acquired their names, powers, and cultural identitiesHow rule changes transformed medieval chess into the fast, dynamic modern gameHow courts, churches, cafes, clubs, newspapers, and nations shaped the public meaning of chessHow champions, machines, engines, and online play changed our understanding of masteryRich in documented anecdotes, linguistic history, material culture, and carefully examined legend, the book transforms the chessboard into a record of human civilization. Each chapter offers a deeper understanding of the objects, institutions, and ideas preserved within sixty-four squares.Elegant, authoritative, and highly readable, The Meaning of Chess invites players, collectors, history readers, and curious minds to return to the board with a new awareness of everything it contains. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Across centuries, continents, empires, and revolutions, chess has endured as one of humanity's most compelling expressions of strategy, imagination, rivalry, and intellect.The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game traces the extraordinary journey of chess from its early development in India and Persia to medieval courts, European coffeehouses, international tournaments, world championships, computers, and the online age.Written with clarity, authority, and a strong sense of historical atmosphere, this richly engaging volume reveals how the game evolved alongside the civilizations that adopted it-and how changing rules, pieces, institutions, and personalities transformed chess into a universal cultural language.Inside, readers will discover: - The origins of chaturanga and the evidence behind competing theories of chess's birth- The spread of chess through Persia, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and Asia- The rise of legendary masters, organized tournaments, FIDE, and the World Championship- The impact of women's chess, the Soviet school, computer engines, and global online playFrom ancient manuscripts and royal courts to Fischer-Spassky, Kasparov, Deep Blue, and the modern digital arena, every chapter connects major events with the deeper forces that shaped them.A beautifully structured, illustrated history for chess players, history readers, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand how sixty-four squares became one of the world's most enduring intellectual traditions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Across centuries, continents, empires, and revolutions, chess has endured as one of humanity's most compelling expressions of strategy, imagination, rivalry, and intellect.The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game traces the extraordinary journey of chess from its early development in India and Persia to medieval courts, European coffeehouses, international tournaments, world championships, computers, and the online age.Written with clarity, authority, and a strong sense of historical atmosphere, this richly engaging volume reveals how the game evolved alongside the civilizations that adopted it-and how changing rules, pieces, institutions, and personalities transformed chess into a universal cultural language.Inside, readers will discover: - The origins of chaturanga and the evidence behind competing theories of chess's birth- The spread of chess through Persia, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and Asia- The rise of legendary masters, organized tournaments, FIDE, and the World Championship- The impact of women's chess, the Soviet school, computer engines, and global online playFrom ancient manuscripts and royal courts to Fischer-Spassky, Kasparov, Deep Blue, and the modern digital arena, every chapter connects major events with the deeper forces that shaped them.A beautifully structured, illustrated history for chess players, history readers, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand how sixty-four squares became one of the world's most enduring intellectual traditions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Across centuries, continents, empires, and revolutions, chess has endured as one of humanity's most compelling expressions of strategy, imagination, rivalry, and intellect.The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game traces the extraordinary journey of chess from its early development in India and Persia to medieval courts, European coffeehouses, international tournaments, world championships, computers, and the online age.Written with clarity, authority, and a strong sense of historical atmosphere, this richly engaging volume reveals how the game evolved alongside the civilizations that adopted it-and how changing rules, pieces, institutions, and personalities transformed chess into a universal cultural language.Inside, readers will discover: - The origins of chaturanga and the evidence behind competing theories of chess's birth- The spread of chess through Persia, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and Asia- The rise of legendary masters, organized tournaments, FIDE, and the World Championship- The impact of women's chess, the Soviet school, computer engines, and global online playFrom ancient manuscripts and royal courts to Fischer-Spassky, Kasparov, Deep Blue, and the modern digital arena, every chapter connects major events with the deeper forces that shaped them.A beautifully structured, illustrated history for chess players, history readers, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand how sixty-four squares became one of the world's most enduring intellectual traditions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Every chessboard contains centuries of warfare, faith, royalty, craftsmanship, ambition, rivalry, and intellectual discovery. Behind every familiar piece lies a story shaped by cultures that renamed it, reimagined it, and gave it new meaning.The Meaning of Chess by Rami Wellington is a refined cultural history of the world's most enduring game. Moving from early Indian military symbolism through Persian courts, medieval Europe, coffeehouses, championship halls, and the computer age, this book reveals how chess became far more than a contest of moves.Readers will discover: How the king, queen, bishop, knight, rook, and pawn acquired their names, powers, and cultural identitiesHow rule changes transformed medieval chess into the fast, dynamic modern gameHow courts, churches, cafes, clubs, newspapers, and nations shaped the public meaning of chessHow champions, machines, engines, and online play changed our understanding of masteryRich in documented anecdotes, linguistic history, material culture, and carefully examined legend, the book transforms the chessboard into a record of human civilization. Each chapter offers a deeper understanding of the objects, institutions, and ideas preserved within sixty-four squares.Elegant, authoritative, and highly readable, The Meaning of Chess invites players, collectors, history readers, and curious minds to return to the board with a new awareness of everything it contains. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Across centuries, continents, empires, and revolutions, chess has endured as one of humanity's most compelling expressions of strategy, imagination, rivalry, and intellect.The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game traces the extraordinary journey of chess from its early development in India and Persia to medieval courts, European coffeehouses, international tournaments, world championships, computers, and the online age.Written with clarity, authority, and a strong sense of historical atmosphere, this richly engaging volume reveals how the game evolved alongside the civilizations that adopted it-and how changing rules, pieces, institutions, and personalities transformed chess into a universal cultural language.Inside, readers will discover: - The origins of chaturanga and the evidence behind competing theories of chess's birth- The spread of chess through Persia, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and Asia- The rise of legendary masters, organized tournaments, FIDE, and the World Championship- The impact of women's chess, the Soviet school, computer engines, and global online playFrom ancient manuscripts and royal courts to Fischer-Spassky, Kasparov, Deep Blue, and the modern digital arena, every chapter connects major events with the deeper forces that shaped them.A beautifully structured, illustrated history for chess players, history readers, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand how sixty-four squares became one of the world's most enduring intellectual traditions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Across centuries, continents, empires, and revolutions, chess has endured as one of humanity's most compelling expressions of strategy, imagination, rivalry, and intellect.The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game traces the extraordinary journey of chess from its early development in India and Persia to medieval courts, European coffeehouses, international tournaments, world championships, computers, and the online age.Written with clarity, authority, and a strong sense of historical atmosphere, this richly engaging volume reveals how the game evolved alongside the civilizations that adopted it-and how changing rules, pieces, institutions, and personalities transformed chess into a universal cultural language.Inside, readers will discover: - The origins of chaturanga and the evidence behind competing theories of chess's birth- The spread of chess through Persia, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and Asia- The rise of legendary masters, organized tournaments, FIDE, and the World Championship- The impact of women's chess, the Soviet school, computer engines, and global online playFrom ancient manuscripts and royal courts to Fischer-Spassky, Kasparov, Deep Blue, and the modern digital arena, every chapter connects major events with the deeper forces that shaped them.A beautifully structured, illustrated history for chess players, history readers, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand how sixty-four squares became one of the world's most enduring intellectual traditions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Across centuries, continents, empires, and revolutions, chess has endured as one of humanity's most compelling expressions of strategy, imagination, rivalry, and intellect.The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game traces the extraordinary journey of chess from its early development in India and Persia to medieval courts, European coffeehouses, international tournaments, world championships, computers, and the online age.Written with clarity, authority, and a strong sense of historical atmosphere, this richly engaging volume reveals how the game evolved alongside the civilizations that adopted it-and how changing rules, pieces, institutions, and personalities transformed chess into a universal cultural language.Inside, readers will discover: - The origins of chaturanga and the evidence behind competing theories of chess's birth- The spread of chess through Persia, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and Asia- The rise of legendary masters, organized tournaments, FIDE, and the World Championship- The impact of women's chess, the Soviet school, computer engines, and global online playFrom ancient manuscripts and royal courts to Fischer-Spassky, Kasparov, Deep Blue, and the modern digital arena, every chapter connects major events with the deeper forces that shaped them.A beautifully structured, illustrated history for chess players, history readers, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand how sixty-four squares became one of the world's most enduring intellectual traditions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Across centuries, continents, empires, and revolutions, chess has endured as one of humanity's most compelling expressions of strategy, imagination, rivalry, and intellect.The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game traces the extraordinary journey of chess from its early development in India and Persia to medieval courts, European coffeehouses, international tournaments, world championships, computers, and the online age.Written with clarity, authority, and a strong sense of historical atmosphere, this richly engaging volume reveals how the game evolved alongside the civilizations that adopted it-and how changing rules, pieces, institutions, and personalities transformed chess into a universal cultural language.Inside, readers will discover:¿ The origins of chaturanga and the evidence behind competing theories of chess's birth¿ The spread of chess through Persia, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and Asia¿ The rise of legendary masters, organized tournaments, FIDE, and the World Championship¿ The impact of women's chess, the Soviet school, computer engines, and global online playFrom ancient manuscripts and royal courts to Fischer-Spassky, Kasparov, Deep Blue, and the modern digital arena, every chapter connects major events with the deeper forces that shaped them.A beautifully structured, illustrated history for chess players, history readers, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand how sixty-four squares became one of the world's most enduring intellectual traditions.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Across centuries, continents, empires, and revolutions, chess has endured as one of humanity's most compelling expressions of strategy, imagination, rivalry, and intellect.The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game traces the extraordinary journey of chess from its early development in India and Persia to medieval courts, European coffeehouses, international tournaments, world championships, computers, and the online age.Written with clarity, authority, and a strong sense of historical atmosphere, this richly engaging volume reveals how the game evolved alongside the civilizations that adopted it-and how changing rules, pieces, institutions, and personalities transformed chess into a universal cultural language.Inside, readers will discover: - The origins of chaturanga and the evidence behind competing theories of chess's birth- The spread of chess through Persia, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and Asia- The rise of legendary masters, organized tournaments, FIDE, and the World Championship- The impact of women's chess, the Soviet school, computer engines, and global online playFrom ancient manuscripts and royal courts to Fischer-Spassky, Kasparov, Deep Blue, and the modern digital arena, every chapter connects major events with the deeper forces that shaped them.A beautifully structured, illustrated history for chess players, history readers, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand how sixty-four squares became one of the world's most enduring intellectual traditions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Across centuries, continents, empires, and revolutions, chess has endured as one of humanity's most compelling expressions of strategy, imagination, rivalry, and intellect.The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game traces the extraordinary journey of chess from its early development in India and Persia to medieval courts, European coffeehouses, international tournaments, world championships, computers, and the online age.Written with clarity, authority, and a strong sense of historical atmosphere, this richly engaging volume reveals how the game evolved alongside the civilizations that adopted it-and how changing rules, pieces, institutions, and personalities transformed chess into a universal cultural language.Inside, readers will discover: - The origins of chaturanga and the evidence behind competing theories of chess's birth- The spread of chess through Persia, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and Asia- The rise of legendary masters, organized tournaments, FIDE, and the World Championship- The impact of women's chess, the Soviet school, computer engines, and global online playFrom ancient manuscripts and royal courts to Fischer-Spassky, Kasparov, Deep Blue, and the modern digital arena, every chapter connects major events with the deeper forces that shaped them.A beautifully structured, illustrated history for chess players, history readers, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand how sixty-four squares became one of the world's most enduring intellectual traditions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. The History of Chess | From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game | Rami Wellington | Buch | Englisch | 2026 | Oscar Publishing | EAN 9781914591563 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Across centuries, continents, empires, and revolutions, chess has endured as one of humanity's most compelling expressions of strategy, imagination, rivalry, and intellect.The History of Chess: From Chaturanga to the Rise of the Modern Game traces the extraordinary journey of chess from its early development in India and Persia to medieval courts, European coffeehouses, international tournaments, world championships, computers, and the online age.Written with clarity, authority, and a strong sense of historical atmosphere, this richly engaging volume reveals how the game evolved alongside the civilizations that adopted it-and how changing rules, pieces, institutions, and personalities transformed chess into a universal cultural language.Inside, readers will discover:¿ The origins of chaturanga and the evidence behind competing theories of chess's birth¿ The spread of chess through Persia, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and Asia¿ The rise of legendary masters, organized tournaments, FIDE, and the World Championship¿ The impact of women's chess, the Soviet school, computer engines, and global online playFrom ancient manuscripts and royal courts to Fischer-Spassky, Kasparov, Deep Blue, and the modern digital arena, every chapter connects major events with the deeper forces that shaped them.A beautifully structured, illustrated history for chess players, history readers, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand how sixty-four squares became one of the world's most enduring intellectual traditions.…