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Birth of the Chess Queen : A History by Marilyn Yalom (2004, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060090642
ISBN-139780060090647
eBay Product ID (ePID)30264439
Product Key Features
Book TitleBirth of the Chess Queen : a History
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicChess, Women's Studies, History / General, Europe / Medieval
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Social Science, Games & Activities, History
AuthorMarilyn Yalom
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight17.3 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-062456
ReviewsBoth chess fans and those unfamiliar with the game will enjoy this absorbing look at the evolution of chess., Marilyn Yalom has written the rare book that illuminates something that always has been dimly perceived but never articulated.
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal794.1/46
Synopsis"Marilyn Yalom has written the rare book that illuminates something that always has been dimly perceived but never articulated, in this case that that the power of the chess queen reflects the evolution of female power in the western world." --Cleveland Plain Dealer Everyone knows that the queen is the most dominant piece in chess, but few people know that the game existed for five hundred years without her. It wasn't until chess became a popular pastime for European royals during the Middle Ages that the queen was born and was gradually empowered to become the king's fierce warrior and protector. Birth of the Chess Queen examines the five centuries between the chess queen's timid emergence in the early days of the Holy Roman Empire to her elevation during the reign of Isabel of Castile. Marilyn Yalom, inspired by a handful of surviving medieval chess queens, traces their origin and spread from Spain, Italy, and Germany to France, England, Scandinavia, and Russia. In a lively and engaging historical investigation, Yalom draws parallels between the rise of the chess queen and the ascent of female sovereigns in Europe, presenting a layered, fascinating history of medieval courts and internal struggles for power., Everyone knows that the queen is the most powerful piece in chess, but few people know that the game existed for five hundred years without her. In India, Persia, and the Arab lands, where the game was first played, a general, or vizier (chief counselor to the king), occupied the square where the queen now stands. Not until the year 1000, two hundred years after Arab conquerors brought chess to southern Europe, did a chess queen appear on the board. Initially she was the weakest piece, moving only one square at a time on the diagonal, yet by 1497, during the reign of Isabella of Castile, the chess queen had become the formidable force she is today. How and why did this transformation take place? Birth of the Chess Queen examines the five-hundred-year period between the chess queen's timid emergence and her elevation into the game's mightiest piece. Marilyn Yalom, inspired by a handful of surviving medieval chess queens, traces their origin and spread from Spain, Italy, Germany, France, and England to Scandinavia and Russia. In a lively and engaging narrative, Yalom draws parallels between the birth of the chess queen and the ascent of female sovereigns in Europe, presenting a layered, fascinating history of medieval courts, with their intrigues and internal struggles for power. Further, she shows the connection between the chess queen, the cult of the Virgin Mary, and the cult of Romantic Love, all of which influenced European society for centuries to come. Illustrated with beautiful art throughout, this book takes a fresh look at the politics and culture of medieval Europe, the institution of queenship, and the reflections of royal power in the figure of the chess queen.
LC Classification NumberGV1451.5.Q43Y35 2004
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- Mar 27, 2018
Good informative read
A good read, though a bit heavy on the feminism part. Still well written and full of valuable facts and observations on chess and cultural/social history. Worth reading for anyone with an interest in either history, chess or general trivia. Ended up getting multple copies as gifts to other people I think need to read this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 26, 2016
Birth of the Chess Queen.
Excellent book. Extremely interesting subject matter and theory. Relavence of world history and it's relation to the most enduring and challenging game in history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 01, 2020
Gary’s revue
God productVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
