The Immortal Game: A History of Chess edward Prud'homme

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The Immortal Game: A History of Chess edward Prud'hommeAuthor Contributor(s): Shenk, David Publisher: Vintage Date: 10 2 2007 Binding: Paperback Condition: NEW 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