The Immortal Game: A History of Chess Contributor(s): Shenk, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1400034086 ISBN-13: 9781400034086 Publisher: Anchor Books OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: In his wide-ranging and ever-fascinating examination of chess, Shenk gleefully unearths the hidden history of a game that seems so simple yet contains infinity. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Chess - History | World - General - History | Social History |
Dewey: 794.109 |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.26" W x 7.98" (0.73 lbs) 352 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher 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. |