"Recounts the 1,500-year history of the game of royals, from its ancient beginnings to Deep Blue, Kasparov and internet chess. ... the 50 chapters explain how chess has changed, adapted, and thrived through the centuries"--Amazon.com.
Explores the high-rise corporate cathedrals, museums, temples and homes that have impressed themselves on the collective consciousness through creativity of design, revolutionary use of materials or sheer proportions.
