Isbn: 9781580441308 - the game and playe of the chesse (middle english texts) (10 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Despite its title, Caxton's Game and Playe of the Chesse does not, in fact, have much to say about a game or about playing it . Instead, the work uses the chessboard and its pieces to allegorize a political community whose citizens contribute to the common good. Readers first meet the king, queen, bishops (imagined as judges), knights, and rooks, here depicted as the king's emissaries. They are then introduced to the eight different pawns, who represent trades that range from farmers to messengers . Paired with each profession is a list of moral codes . These pairings reinforce the idea of a kingdom organized around professional ties and associations, ties that are in turn regulated by moral law. - from the Introduction. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Despite its title, Caxton's Game and Playe of the Chesse does not, in fact, have much to say about a game or about playing it . Instead, the work uses the chessboard and its pieces to allegorize a political community whose citizens contribute to the common good. Readers first meet the king, queen, bishops (imagined as judges), knights, and rooks, here depicted as the king's emissaries. They are then introduced to the eight different pawns, who represent trades that range from farmers to messengers . Paired with each profession is a list of moral codes . These pairings reinforce the idea of a kingdom organized around professional ties and associations, ties that are in turn regulated by moral law. - from the Introduction.…

Zustand: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New. 2009. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

paperback. Zustand: New. 1st.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. critical ed. edition. 164 pages. 9.75x7.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. critical ed. edition. 164 pages. 9.75x7.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Despite its title, Caxton's Game and Playe of the Chesse does not, in fact, have much to say about a game or about playing it . Instead, the work uses the chessboard and its pieces to allegorize a political community whose citizens contribute to the common good. Readers first meet the king, queen, bishops (imagined as judges), knights, and rooks, here depicted as the king's emissaries. They are then introduced to the eight different pawns, who represent trades that range from farmers to messengers . Paired with each profession is a list of moral codes . These pairings reinforce the idea of a kingdom organized around professional ties and associations, ties that are in turn regulated by moral law. - from the Introduction. …

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Despite its title, Caxton s Game and Playe of the Chesse does not, in fact, have much to say about a game or about playing it. Instead, the work uses the chessboard and its pieces to allegorize a political community whose citizens contribute to the common.