The Immortal Game Sociology now presented as a sumptuous

now presented as a sumptuous special edition hardback

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Essential and urgent

Alan decides to act

But as he tracks down his leads

The Immortal Game Sociology now presented as a sumptuousA 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 Schwarzkopf. Along the way, he examines a single legendary game that took place in London in 1851