The Immortal Game: A History of Chess

The Immortal Game: A History of Chess
by David Shenk

The Immortal Game: A History of Chess
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Author: David Shenk
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-02
ISBN: 1400034086
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Anchor
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Summary of The Immortal Game: A History of Chess

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 personal interest, The Immortal Game is a compelling guide for novices and aficionados alike.

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