The History of Correspondence Chess in Britain and Ireland, 1824-1914
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This project investigates how and why the once elite game of chess became popular in Victorian times, and the phases of its development up to the caesura caused by the First World War. The research will throw light on current debates in the history of sports and leisure.
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Exhibited at the second Glucksman Memorial Symposium on June 13th 2007
Author: Harding, Timothy
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