# A Short History of Chess

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- Authors: [Henry A. Davidson](https://www.bookquiver.com/henry-a-davidson)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2012-10-10

## Description

A compact and comprehensive chronicle of the worldwide origins and history of the game of chess—from 500 A. D. to its modern gameplay today Have you ever wondered what the pieces...

## Editions

### A Short History of Chess

- Publisher: crown
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-03-0782-829-3
- Published: 2012-10-10
- Language: en_US