The Life Of Philidor: Musician And Chess-Player (1863)

By George Allen

Book Overview

The Life of Philidor: Musician and Chess-Player is a biographical book written by George Allen and published in 1863. The book details the life of Fran�����ois-Andr����� Danican Philidor, a French composer, musician, and chess player who lived during the 18th century. The book explores Philidor's life from his birth in 1726 to his death in 1795, highlighting his accomplishments as a musician and chess player. Philidor is credited with being one of the greatest chess players of all time, and the book provides insight into his strategies and techniques. In addition to his chess prowess, Philidor was also a renowned composer, and the book delves into his contributions to the world of music. The author provides a detailed account of Philidor's compositions, including his operas, ballets, and instrumental music. The Life of Philidor: Musician and Chess-Player is a comprehensive look at the life of a fascinating figure in history. The book provides readers with a deep understanding of Philidor's impact on both music and chess, making it a must-read for anyone interested in either of these subjects.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104546329
• ISBN13: 9781104546328
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"