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Chess in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Age

- A Fundamental Thought Paradigm of the Premodern World

About Chess in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Age

More than a mere pastime, chess was an important pedagogical tool and thought paradigm in the Middle Ages. In this collection of essays, scholars investigate chess texts from various European traditions and make the case for seeing chess as an important key to understanding medieval culture.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783110288513
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 263
  • Published:
  • July 16, 2012
  • Weight:
  • 512 g.
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Expected delivery: October 24, 2024

Description of Chess in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Age

More than a mere pastime, chess was an important pedagogical tool and thought paradigm in the Middle Ages. In this collection of essays, scholars investigate chess texts from various European traditions and make the case for seeing chess as an important key to understanding medieval culture.

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