{"product_id":"2026100009310-secondhand-a-history-of-chess","title":"A History Of Chess","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew games have captivated the human mind across centuries and civilisations quite like chess, and Jerzy Giżycki's A History of Chess presents the most comprehensive chronicle of the game ever assembled in a single volume. From its ancient origins in India and Persia to the grandmaster tournaments of the modern era, this authoritative work traces the evolution of chess as both an intellectual pursuit and a mirror of civilisation itself, detailing the legendary players, pivotal matches, and cultural forces that shaped the game into the global phenomenon it is today.\n\nGiżycki writes with the erudition of a scholar and the passion of a devoted player, weaving together anecdote, analysis, and historical fact into a narrative that is as entertaining as it is informative. The work argues that chess is far more than a mere pastime — it is a reflection of strategic thinking, political power, and artistic creativity across human history. Richly researched and elegantly presented, A History of Chess remains an indispensable reference for enthusiasts and historians alike, leaving the reader to wonder just how deeply the sixty-four squares have shaped the very way we think.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49269334474971,"sku":"2026100009310-SECONDHAND","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/47283801-d014-4bf1-b767-977da777e2c9.png?v=1788998277","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100009310-secondhand-a-history-of-chess","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}