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Author : Edward Falkener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Backgammon
ISBN : HARVARD:HWRCIX
Author : Edward Falkener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-04
Category : Games
ISBN : 1330271793
Excerpt from Games Ancient and Oriental and How to Play Them: Being the Games of the Ancient Egyptians; The Hiera Gramme of the Greeks, the Ludus Latrunculorum of the Romans and the Oriental Games of Chess, Draughts, Backgammon and Magic Squares The present age is distinguished for discovery of the records and monuments of antiquity, and for the wonderful discoveries of the secrets of nature; for searching after things long past, and for making progress with rapid strides into the future. These two studies frequently go hand in hand together. We study the buildings and the sculptures of the ancients, and the paintings of the old masters, and we apply the principles thus learnt to the requirements of the present day; we study ancient authors, not merely to improve our taste and intellect, but also to enable us to exert our faculties to the best advantage in the affairs of life. The past, the present, and the future are woven together in all the studies and occupations of man. As a healthy recreation from pursuits of more severe study, necessity and usefulness, the following pages are offered in the hope that some of the amusements of past ages may take their place among the relaxations of modern times. The author directed his attention many years ago to the games of chess, draughts, and backgammon, and to the formation of magic squares. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Edward Falkener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Backgammon
ISBN : LCCN:nuc87473196
This fascinating book contains the history and rules of many historical board games, including the games of the ancient Egyptians, the Hiera Gramme of the Greeks, the Ludus Latrunculorum of the Romans and versions of chess, checkers, backgammon and magic squares played around the world.
Author : Edward Falkener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Chess
ISBN : 8121296153
Author : Edward 1814-1896 Falkener
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1362213640
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Edward Falkener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:871403629
Author : Edward 1814-1896 Falkener
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1014187494
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Edward Falkener
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1015725961
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Edward Falkener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Chess
ISBN : LCCN:61001636
Author : EDWARD. FALKENER
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033496413
Author : Edward Falkener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:758241326
Author : Edward Falkener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3744764737
Games Ancient and Oriental and how to Play them - Being the Games of the Ancient Egyptians, the Hiera Gramme of... is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Author : Walter Crist,Anne-Elizabeth Dunn-Vaturi,Alex de Voogt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781474221207
The rich history of Egypt has provided famous examples of board games played in antiquity. Each of these games provides evidence of contact between Egypt and its neighbours. From pre-dynastic rule to Arab and Ottoman invasions, Egypt's past is visible on game boards. This volume starts by introducing the reader to board games as well as instruments of chance and goes on to trace the history and distribution of ancient Egyptian games, looking particularly at how they show contact with other cultures and civilizations. Game practices, which were also part of Egyptian rituals and divination, travelled throughout the eastern Mediterranean. This book explores the role of Egypt in accepting and disseminating games during its long history. Over the last few years, the extent and the modes of contact have become better understood through museum and archival research projects as well as surveys of archaeological sites in Egypt and its surrounding regions. The results allow new insight into ancient Egypt's international relations and the role of board games research in understanding its extent. Written by three authors known internationally for their expertise on this topic, this will be the first volume on Ancient Egyptian games of its kind and a much-needed contribution to the field of both Egyptology and board games studies.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Electronic
ISBN : PRNC:32101065266007
Author : Hermina Cielas
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004687622
From tenth-century South India to twenty-first-century cultural events, from the court assemblies to the public space: Attentive Minds takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of avadhāna, a complex and long-living performative art of India whose practitioners showcase highly developed cognitive skills (like attention, ability to multitask, memory) and specialized knowledge. With the help of epigraphic and literary sources and field research, Hermina Cielas reconstructs avadhāna’s history in its socio-cultural context and provides a detailed systematization of the art. Her multifaceted study investigates the cultural phenomenon scarcely known outside of India. It explores avadhāna’s multiple forms, from games and puzzles, through a display of mnemonic or motor skills, to multilingual literary feasts.