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The Lewis Chessmen and the Enigma of the Hoard

The Lewis Chessmen and the Enigma of the Hoard And the Enigma of the Hoard

Paperback (15 Feb 1997)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This richly illustrated account of the discovery of 12th century chesspieces on the Isle of Lewis, is accompanied by a review of the place of the chessmen within the history of the ancient game, and of Romanesque art and its Medieval context.

Book information

ISBN: 9780714105871
Publisher: British Museum
Imprint: British Museum
Pub date:
DEWEY: 731.897941
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 64
Weight: 160g
Height: 210mm
Width: 156mm