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Ivory Vikings: The Mystery of the Most Famous Chessmen in the World and the Woman Who Made Them: The Mystery of the Most Famous ,New
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A fascinating tale of discovery and mystery. The Minneapolis Star TribuneIn the early 1800's, on a Hebridean beach in Scotland, the sea exposed an ancient treasure cache: 93 chessmen carved from walrus ivory. The Lewis Chessmen are probably the most famous chess pieces in the world. Harry played Wizard's Chess with them in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Housed at the British Museum, they are among its most visited and beloved objects.Questions abounded: Who carved them? Where? Nancy Marie Brown's Ivory Vikings explores these mysteries by connecting medieval Icelandic sagas with modern archaeology, art history, forensics, and the history of board games. In the process, Ivory Vikings presents a vivid history of the 400 years when the Vikings ruled the North Atlantic, and the searoad connected countries and islands we think of as far apart and culturally distinct: Norway and Scotland, Ireland and Iceland, and Greenland and North America. The story of the Lewis chessmen brings from the shadows an extraordinarily talented woman artist of the twelfth century: Margret the Adroit of Iceland.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Ivory Vikings'? A: 'Ivory Vikings' explores the mystery behind the Lewis Chessmen, a famous set of chess pieces carved from walrus ivory, and the talented woman artist, Margret the Adroit, who created them.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ivory Vikings'? A: The author of 'Ivory Vikings' is Nancy Marie Brown.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Ivory Vikings' was published on September 1, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does 'Ivory Vikings' have? A: 'Ivory Vikings' contains 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Ivory Vikings' a first edition? A: Yes, this edition of 'Ivory Vikings' is a first edition.
- Q: What genre does 'Ivory Vikings' belong to? A: 'Ivory Vikings' is categorized under History.
- Q: What themes does 'Ivory Vikings' cover? A: 'Ivory Vikings' covers themes such as medieval Icelandic sagas, archaeology, art history, and the cultural connections of the Viking era.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images in 'Ivory Vikings'? A: While the book primarily focuses on text, it includes relevant images and illustrations that enhance the narrative about the Lewis Chessmen.