Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Philidor: Musician and Chess-Player is a biographical book written by George Allen in 1863. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Fran�����ois-Andr����� Danican Philidor, a French composer and chess player who lived in the 18th century. The book begins with an overview of Philidor's childhood and family background, and then moves on to his early musical training and rise to fame as a composer. It also covers his contributions to the development of chess theory and his success as a professional chess player. Throughout the book, Allen provides insights into Philidor's personality, his relationships with his contemporaries, and the political and cultural context of his time. The book also includes a number of anecdotes and stories about Philidor's life, as well as a detailed analysis of his musical and chess works. Overall, The Life of Philidor: Musician and Chess-Player is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and accomplishments of one of the most fascinating figures of the 18th century.With A Supplementary Essay On Philidor As Chess Author And Chess Player.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.
