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The Immortal Game

Name: The Immortal Game
Price: 13.99 USD
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Author: David Shenk
ISBN: 9780307387660

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Published on Sep 04, 2007 | 352 Pages

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Published on Oct 02, 2007 | 352 Pages

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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 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 lively personal narrative, The Immortal Game is a compelling guide for novices and aficionados alike.

Praise for David Shenk’s The Immortal Game

“Elegant . . . A true page-turner, and a superb introduction to the game of chess.” —The Wall Street Journal

“Clear, elegant, sophisticated and easy to understand. . . . Just the thing to get you in the thrall of this ancient game.” —Los Angeles Times

“Shenk, a spry writer. . . . [Offers] a strong case for the game’s bewitching power.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Shenk’s book possesses an almost inestimable advantage over the many other publications about chess. . . . You can be an utter novice, just a simple wood-pusher, and enjoy the author’s engaging prose, honest self-deprecation (he’s a lousy player), and the charm of his personal connection to the game.” —The Washington Post

“Fresh and fascinating . . . A world-spanning story [Shenk] relates with skill and verve.” —Chicago Sun-Times

Author

David Shenk

David Shenk is the national bestselling author of several books, including The Forgetting, Data Smog, and The Immortal Game. He is a correspondent for TheAtlantic.com, and has contributed to National Geographic, Slate, the New York Times, Gourmet, Harper’s Magazine, The New Yorker, NPR, and PBS.

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