The immortal game : a history of chess or how 32 carved pieces on a board illuminated our understanding of war, art, science, and the human brain
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Shenk, David, 1966-
Published
New York : Doubleday, [2006].
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First edition.
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xvii, 327 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Chess -- History.
Chess -- History.
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History.

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Published
New York : Doubleday, [2006].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-313) and index.
Description
"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 personal interest, The Immortal Game is a compelling guide for novices and aficionados alike."--Publisher's website.
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A history of chess explains how the game, its rules, and its pieces have had a profound influence on military strategy, literature, the arts, mathematics, and the development of artificial intelligence.
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"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 personal interest, The Immortal Game is a compelling guide for novices and aficionados alike."--Publisher's website.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Shenk, D. (2006). The immortal game: a history of chess or how 32 carved pieces on a board illuminated our understanding of war, art, science, and the human brain (First edition.). Doubleday .

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Shenk, David, 1966-. 2006. The Immortal Game: A History of Chess or How 32 Carved Pieces On a Board Illuminated Our Understanding of War, Art, Science, and the Human Brain. Doubleday.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Shenk, David, 1966-. The Immortal Game: A History of Chess or How 32 Carved Pieces On a Board Illuminated Our Understanding of War, Art, Science, and the Human Brain Doubleday, 2006.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Shenk, David. The Immortal Game: A History of Chess or How 32 Carved Pieces On a Board Illuminated Our Understanding of War, Art, Science, and the Human Brain First edition., Doubleday , 2006.

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