Caxton's Game And Playe Of The Chesse, 1474 - Paperback

by William Caxton (Author), William E. a. Axon (Introduction by)

Caxton's Game and Playe of the Chesse, 1474 is a historical book written by William Caxton. The book was first published in 1474 and is considered to be one of the earliest printed books in English. The book is a translation of a French text, which is believed to have been written by a Dominican friar named Jacobus de Cessolis in the 13th century. The book is a treatise on the game of chess and its allegorical significance. It explains the rules of the game and the various pieces that are used in it. The book also includes a moral interpretation of the game, with each piece representing a different social class and their respective roles in medieval society. The book is divided into four sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the game. The first section explains the history and origins of the game, while the second section focuses on the pieces and their movements. The third section discusses the strategies and tactics that can be used to win the game, while the fourth section provides a moral interpretation of the game and its significance in medieval society. Overall, Caxton's Game and Playe of the Chesse, 1474 is an important historical document that provides insight into the medieval game of chess and its allegorical significance. It is a valuable resource for historians, chess players, and anyone interested in the history of games and their cultural significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.