02447cam a22003493u 4500 10672 UtSlPG 20260610133245.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 49033523 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Jacobus, de Cessolis, active 1288-1322 Game and Playe of the Chesse : A Verbatim Reprint of the First Edition, 1474 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_and_Playe_of_the_Chesse Release date is 2004-01-01 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Debra Storr and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Game and Playe of the Chesse" by William Caxton is a historical treatise on the game of chess that was initially printed in the late 15th century. As one of the earliest works of English literature, this book serves as both a guide to playing chess and an allegorical exploration of morality and governance, reflecting the societal and ethical norms of the period. The text draws from various medieval moral and philosophical sources, presenting the game as a metaphor for life and statecraft. The opening of the treatise introduces the text, setting up its exploration of chess not just as a game, but as a means to convey wisdom and virtue. Caxton explains his motive for translating the work into English to make it accessible to those who could not read in French or Latin. He outlines the structure of the book, detailing the different sections that examine the origins of chess, its moral implications, and the roles of its pieces in a broader ethical context. This opening portion indicates that the book will interweave practical gameplay with philosophical lessons, making it a significant historical document as well as a manual for chess enthusiasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chess -- Early works to 1800 Caxton, William, 1422?-1492? Axon, William E. A. (William Edward Armytage), 1846-1913 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10672 52125 52125