VOLGARIZZAMENTO DEL LIBRO DE? COSTUMI E DEGLI OFFIZII DE? NO IBD

Sinopsis

This is a Volgarizzamento (translation into the vernacular) of Jacobus de Cessolis? famous work, originally titled 'Liber de moribus hominum et officiis nobilium super ludo scachorum' (Book of the customs of men and the duties of nobles concerning the game of chess). This 1829 edition offers an important perspective on the medieval understanding of chess not merely as a game, but as an allegorical representation of society and its moral obligations. The book uses the chessboard and its pieces to illustrate social structures, virtues, and vices, providing guidance for noble conduct. Chess is presented here as a mirror reflecting the ideal ordering of the world, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the medieval mindset and the values it cherished. This edition is invaluable for historians of chess, medieval literature scholars, and anyone interested in the cultural significance of games throughout history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.