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A History of Chess (1977)
EN HC USISBN: 9780719600869 bzw. 0719600863, in Englisch, Abbey Library, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigtes Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland, Shipping costs to: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Glynn's Books.
London: Abbey Library, 1977. Revised edition. Hb, 376pp, b/w illustrations. Good(-) with tanned pages in a Good dj. Contents clean. Translated from the Polish edition and edited by B.H. Wood who also contributed a chapter on the Anglo-Saxon aspects of the game. Contents: A little history; Chess in Britain; Ramifications of chess; Chess and mathematics; Sport, science or art?; Chess and machines; Love and war at the chessboard; Living chess; Who and when?; Chess in poetry and prose; Chess curiosity box.. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Glynn's Books.
London: Abbey Library, 1977. Revised edition. Hb, 376pp, b/w illustrations. Good(-) with tanned pages in a Good dj. Contents clean. Translated from the Polish edition and edited by B.H. Wood who also contributed a chapter on the Anglo-Saxon aspects of the game. Contents: A little history; Chess in Britain; Ramifications of chess; Chess and mathematics; Sport, science or art?; Chess and machines; Love and war at the chessboard; Living chess; Who and when?; Chess in poetry and prose; Chess curiosity box.. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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A History Of Chess
EN HC USISBN: 0719600863 bzw. 9780719600869, in Englisch, The Abbey Library, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, In Stock.
used books,books, A History of Chess, Large hardcover book. The Abbey, London/Murray's Sales and Service Co., London, 1972. (First English Edition of book originally published in Poland in 1960.) 375 pages. Dust-jacket features the 10 chess figures on a chess board; there may be a varient d. j.
used books,books, A History of Chess, Large hardcover book. The Abbey, London/Murray's Sales and Service Co., London, 1972. (First English Edition of book originally published in Poland in 1960.) 375 pages. Dust-jacket features the 10 chess figures on a chess board; there may be a varient d. j.
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History of Chess. (1972)
~EN USISBN: 9780719600869 bzw. 0719600863, vermutlich in Englisch, The Abbey Library London, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Deutschland, Versandkosten nach: Deutschland.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Fundus-Online GbR Borkert/ Schwarz/ Zerfaß, [3280044].
374 S. sehr zahlr. Illustr. 28 cm fadengeh. Orig.-Pappband m. illustr. OUmschl. Gutes Exc. Umschl. etwas berieben Seiten geringfügig gebräunt. - Englisch. - Chess, perhaps the most internationally popular pastime, is a fascinating subject for study. This book sets out, in as entertaining a manner as possible, to follow all the intricacies of the colourful history of the game. With innumerable illustrations in black and white and full colour accompanying the very lively text, even the non-player could not fail to be fascinated by this History from its obscure beginnings in the mysterious East, with all the intrigue associated with its evolution, into the game as we know it today. (Verlagstext) / INHALT : CHESS AND MACHINES Kempelen and his mechanical chess player "Maelzel's Chess Player" by E A Poe The story of the Lieutenant Wororiski "The Chess Player" by Marseillier and Charet Screen plays on chess themes "Checkmate" by L Niemojowski Computing machines Electronic computers playing chess A master robot A contest of electronic brains -- LOVE AND WAR AT THE CHESSBOARD Connections between chess and the military Terminology Stylistic phrases Modern politicians and chess Linguistic, literary and philosophical metaphors Chess as a means of expression of satire Personified figures War analogies Conflicts at the chessboard Duels Fight for a lady "Check to the Queen " The love game -- LIVING CHESS "The Strife of Love in a Dream " Chess masquerades and tournaments "Live Chess" at Dame Quintessence's court Chess pageantry in Europe and China Chess "Mysteries" - the duel at Marostica "A Game of Chess" by C Libelt The incident at the Globe Chess ballets on the stage and in the cinema Reconstructions of famous battles -- WHO AND WHEN? Crowned heads and chess: Charlemagne, Alfonso the Wise, Tamerlane, Ivan the Terrible, Jan III Sobieski, Charles XII, Catherine II, Napoleon Politicians and military commanders: Robespierre, Kosciuszko, Lafayette, Machiavelli Philosophers and scientists: Luther, Leibnitz, Franklin, Buckle, Marx, Lenin Writers: Kochanowski, Montaigne, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Goethe, Mickiewicz, Pushkin, Tolstoy, Sienkiewicz, Irzy-kowski, Carroll Painters: Rembrandt, Matejko Composers and virtuosi: Philidor, Chopin, Menuhin, Prokofiev Among the film makers -- CHESS IN POETRY AND PROSE "A History of Chess" by H J R Murray "The Book of Kings" by Firdausi "Chess" by Kochanowski Vida "Caissa" by W Jones "Frithiof's Saga" by E Tegner Poems: Pasternak, Dunsany, Tuwim, Stern "The Game of Chess" by K Libelt "Check and Checkmate" by L Niemojowski "The Royal Game" by S Zweig "Chess" by M Jokai "Players and Bunglers" and "The Emancipated Women" by B Prus "Beniowski" by W Sieroszewski "Twelve Chairs" by Ilf and Petrov "Schach of Wuthenow" by T Fontane "The Wooden Horse" by K Brandys "Goetz von Berlichingen" by W Goethe Stage plays with chess themes: "Beat Philidor" opera "The Victory" by K Irzykowski In the circle of painters Film art on chess (u.v.A.) ISBN 0719600863, 1972. gebraucht gut, 1300g, Internationaler Versand, Selbstabholung und Barzahlung, PayPal, Offene Rechnung, Banküberweisung.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Fundus-Online GbR Borkert/ Schwarz/ Zerfaß, [3280044].
374 S. sehr zahlr. Illustr. 28 cm fadengeh. Orig.-Pappband m. illustr. OUmschl. Gutes Exc. Umschl. etwas berieben Seiten geringfügig gebräunt. - Englisch. - Chess, perhaps the most internationally popular pastime, is a fascinating subject for study. This book sets out, in as entertaining a manner as possible, to follow all the intricacies of the colourful history of the game. With innumerable illustrations in black and white and full colour accompanying the very lively text, even the non-player could not fail to be fascinated by this History from its obscure beginnings in the mysterious East, with all the intrigue associated with its evolution, into the game as we know it today. (Verlagstext) / INHALT : CHESS AND MACHINES Kempelen and his mechanical chess player "Maelzel's Chess Player" by E A Poe The story of the Lieutenant Wororiski "The Chess Player" by Marseillier and Charet Screen plays on chess themes "Checkmate" by L Niemojowski Computing machines Electronic computers playing chess A master robot A contest of electronic brains -- LOVE AND WAR AT THE CHESSBOARD Connections between chess and the military Terminology Stylistic phrases Modern politicians and chess Linguistic, literary and philosophical metaphors Chess as a means of expression of satire Personified figures War analogies Conflicts at the chessboard Duels Fight for a lady "Check to the Queen " The love game -- LIVING CHESS "The Strife of Love in a Dream " Chess masquerades and tournaments "Live Chess" at Dame Quintessence's court Chess pageantry in Europe and China Chess "Mysteries" - the duel at Marostica "A Game of Chess" by C Libelt The incident at the Globe Chess ballets on the stage and in the cinema Reconstructions of famous battles -- WHO AND WHEN? Crowned heads and chess: Charlemagne, Alfonso the Wise, Tamerlane, Ivan the Terrible, Jan III Sobieski, Charles XII, Catherine II, Napoleon Politicians and military commanders: Robespierre, Kosciuszko, Lafayette, Machiavelli Philosophers and scientists: Luther, Leibnitz, Franklin, Buckle, Marx, Lenin Writers: Kochanowski, Montaigne, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Goethe, Mickiewicz, Pushkin, Tolstoy, Sienkiewicz, Irzy-kowski, Carroll Painters: Rembrandt, Matejko Composers and virtuosi: Philidor, Chopin, Menuhin, Prokofiev Among the film makers -- CHESS IN POETRY AND PROSE "A History of Chess" by H J R Murray "The Book of Kings" by Firdausi "Chess" by Kochanowski Vida "Caissa" by W Jones "Frithiof's Saga" by E Tegner Poems: Pasternak, Dunsany, Tuwim, Stern "The Game of Chess" by K Libelt "Check and Checkmate" by L Niemojowski "The Royal Game" by S Zweig "Chess" by M Jokai "Players and Bunglers" and "The Emancipated Women" by B Prus "Beniowski" by W Sieroszewski "Twelve Chairs" by Ilf and Petrov "Schach of Wuthenow" by T Fontane "The Wooden Horse" by K Brandys "Goetz von Berlichingen" by W Goethe Stage plays with chess themes: "Beat Philidor" opera "The Victory" by K Irzykowski In the circle of painters Film art on chess (u.v.A.) ISBN 0719600863, 1972. gebraucht gut, 1300g, Internationaler Versand, Selbstabholung und Barzahlung, PayPal, Offene Rechnung, Banküberweisung.
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A HISTORY OF CHESS. (1977)
EN HC USISBN: 9780719600869 bzw. 0719600863, in Englisch, Abbey Library. gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, mit Einband.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Cambridge Rare Books [545787], Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Hard Cover. Book- VG. Dj- Good, spine sunned. 11x8.5. 375pp. Profuse b/w illus. Ex-libris - Marlborough College.
Hard Cover. Book- VG. Dj- Good, spine sunned. 11x8.5. 375pp. Profuse b/w illus. Ex-libris - Marlborough College.
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History Of Chess (1972)
EN HC USISBN: 9780719600869 bzw. 0719600863, in Englisch, Abbey Library, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Südafrika, Shipping costs to: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Chapter 1 Books.
Abbey Library, 1972. Hardcover. Good/Good. The jacket is shelf rubbed.No inscriptions.A little bumped.Some tanning.Well bound.EK.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Chapter 1 Books.
Abbey Library, 1972. Hardcover. Good/Good. The jacket is shelf rubbed.No inscriptions.A little bumped.Some tanning.Well bound.EK.
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