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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Mike from WisconsinIf you love chess history as I do it is a must book.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Chess HistoryBy R. Lee HaddenThis is one of those treasures reviewers like to see. An interesting review of the since the early years in Europe, it examines the older manuscripts in various European libraries for the origin of ideas, openings and chess evolution over the years. I particularly like the side bars of chess lore, such as Norsemen observing their daughter's suitors while playing chess to determine their worth; the use of chess by Muslims as a mental exercise in warfare; or the connection between chess, mathematics, and the abacus.The use of the named manuscripts of early chess, and the examination of the use of chess images in European paintings are well done. My one main quibble is the polyglot's non-translation of passages or titles into the language of the book, English. Since Italian, German, Spanish, Latin and French are frequently used, it would be helpful to have added translations into English for people who do not speak all those languages.The bibliography, index, appendices and glossary all add to the value and scholarship of this book. I was especially pleased with many of the footnotes which added information as well as clarification to the text.This book is recommended for those with a collection of chess books; a collection of board games and recreational history; cultural history; intellectual, recreational and cultural diaspora and dissemination, or those people who like books on the development of strategy and tactics in games theory..5 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Amazing Life's Work on the History of ChessBy TorgnyI expected Peter J. Monté's book, The Classical Era of Modern Chess, to be a popular history of chess, its introduction to Europe, and the twists and turns it took in becoming the game we know today. But Monté's book turned out to be nothing like what I expected. Sure, the history is there, as are the many photos and illustrations you'd expect in a popular history book. But this is no popular history book. This is an exhaustive review of the introduction of chess to Europe in the 8th century or so, as well as a critical, well-informed, and thoughtful review of virtually every archaeological chess find and every chess poem, reference, manuscript, and guide between the 8th and 17th centuries.This book doesn't simply reflect a year or two of work by the author of yet another 200-odd page popular history. This book reflects what must be several decades of work by a dedicated specialist in the field, someone who lives and breathes chess, resulting in a book that is over 600 pages in length, with over 150 illustrations, incorporating sources in at least seven languages, and including copious and detailed footnotes, a glossary, multiple appendices, a bibliography, and move-by-move descriptions of numerous games and strategies throughout history. The book is so much more than I ever could have expected that it is almost overwhelming.Monté's book appears to be the work of a lifetime and has added immeasurably to my understanding of chess history and changes in game play. Faced with such a definitive work, into which so much care and, yes, love has obviously gone, my complaints are few and minor, especially as it is one of the rare books in which I have not found a single typo or obvious mistake. The glossary, however, does not gather all of the foreign terms used in the book into one place; a number of terms are only defined in the text and have to be looked up there when needed and not all foreign language references are translated. The illustrations are uniformly black and white which, while understandable given the cost of color reproductions, is a shame given the original colors of the medieval manuscripts and illustrations referenced. The book is also so very detailed that lay readers may lose sight of major themes; it would have been nice if Monté had included a more popular-style summary than his introduction and epilogue provide. And though the book is only intended to cover chess's classical era, it would have been nice if Monté had included a brief overview of the origins of chess and its original rules in more detail, and also how the changes to the game that appear to have developed in Europe came to spread to and conquer the rest of the world as well, even the Arabic world.But those are, as I said, minor quibbles. Monté's book is a monumental achievement and one that belongs in the collection of anyone interested in chess history. Highly recommended.

Honorable Mention, Book of the Year Award--Chess Journalists of America First introduced by Arabs to newly gained territories in the Mediterranean during the 8th and 9th centuries, the game of chess soon spread throughout Europe, slowly evolving from the less dynamic version into modern chess. This study examines the classical era of what became modern chess from the late 15th century into the 1640s, paying special attention to key developments in the medieval period and later. After tracing the birth of modern chess in Europe, it offers a critical appreciation of relevant chess literature--including works by von der Lasa, van der Linde, Murray, Chicco, Eales, Petzold, Sanvito, Garzon and many others--and chronicles all openings and games of the era and the long drawn-out development of laws and rules like "" taking and castlings. At 616 pages, with a glossary, appendices, bibliography, an exhaustive index and more than 150 illustrations, this is the definitive overview of a transformative era in the history of chess.

"Like Murray's great work on the History of Chess, it will stand the test of time and will, due to its prodigious scholarship, eventually always be mentioned along with that previous classic...the erudition, the care, and the enormous effort which went into it is obvious. It deserves a warm reception." --Dale Brandreth, Caissa Editions"Monte delivers great research and his brilliant, exhaustive work is unique in chess history. But the most amazing part are the openings and games of the period...an absolute must." --Huffington Post"Excellent coverage of relevant chess literature." --John Elburg (Chessbooks.nl).About the AuthorPeter J. Monte studied ancient history at Leiden University, which granted him a doctorate in 1977. He has written articles on the history of chess and lives in the Netherlands.

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