The Immortal Game: A History of Chess
Shenk, David
ISBN 10: 1400034086 ISBN 13: 9781400034086
Verlag: Vintage (edition Reprint), 2007
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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.
Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:
David Shenk is the nationally bestselling author of six books, including The Genius in All of Us, The Immortal Game, The Forgetting, and Data Smog. He has written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Harper’s, National Geographic, Slate, NPR, and PBS, among others. He lives in Brooklyn.
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Titel: The Immortal Game: A History of Chess
Verlag: Vintage (edition Reprint)
Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good
Auflage: Reprint.