The Immortal Game by David Shenk
Does playing chess require a great mind, or are great minds formed by playing chess? Chess: the seemingly simple game that contains infinity. For centuries it has served as a metaphor for society, informing military strategy and influencing mathematics, the arts and artificial intelligence. Popes, rabbis and imams have condemned it as the devil's game; Caliph Muhammad al-Amin lost his life trying to checkmate a courtier while Benjamin Franklin used chess as a cover for secret diplomacy. Here, David Shenk chronicles its intriguing saga from ancient Persia to post-modern Europe, examining along the way a single legendary game that took place in nineteenth-century London. With its blend of cultural history and lively personal narrative, The Immortal Game is a compelling guide for novices and aficionados alike.
David Shenk is a bestselling author and a contributor to National Geographic, Harper's and The New Yorker.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780285638327 |
| ISBN 10 | 0285638327 |
| Title | The Immortal Game |
| Author | David Shenk |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-10-13 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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