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by Manopoulos of Athens, Greece
Themed Chess Pieces:
- King height: 9.7cm
- King base diameter: 3cm
- Gold and silver coloured
- Handmade from zinc alloy
- Brass and nickel plated
- Lacquered to create a luxurious feel and to prevent tarnishing
- Heavy weighted themed chess pieces for an opulent feel
Brass Chess Board:
- Brass over pressed wood
- Featuring exquisite brown coloured enamelled inlays
- Lacquered to create both a luxurious feel and prevent tarnishing
- Raised metal feet in each corner complete the feeling of elegance and opulence
- Square size: 40mm
- Overall dimensions: 43.5cm x 43.5cm
General:
- Chess board included
- Combined weight of themed chess pieces and chess board: 7kg
- Presented in a beautiful wooden case
- Replacement pieces available - a 'replacement card' is included
The story of this period begins in third century Greece! Plagued by internal localised wars between the various autonomous kingdoms within the Greek Empire itself, external threats began to emerge at this time, including that of the expanding Roman Empire. The Bishop, Knight and Pawn in this Greek-Roman themed chess set are indicative of the ferocity of the wars during this period...
It was in Southern Italy in c.291 BC that matters first came to a head as the Romans came into conflict with the Greek colonies there. The help of Pyrrhus, the Greek King of Epirus and a renowned general, was requested to defeat the Roman threat. Initially successful, the Roman pressure eventually proved irresistable and the Greek cities came under Roman rule.
The King and Queen are given the postures of those in command...
The Greeks, allied with the Empire of Carthage (present day Tunisia) lead by Hannibal, then became involved in the 45 years of Punic Wars against Rome. Philip V of Macedonia had entered into a pact with Hannibal only to be defeated utimately following the series of three Macedonian wars which lasted from 215 BC to 168 BC. These wars culminated in the Battle of Pydna in 168 BC, the decisive battle which effectively ended Macedonian rule and established Roman rule throughout Greece.
Nevetherless, a further uprising in Macedon lead by Andriscus who claimed to be the grandson of Philip V, followed in 150 BC. The uprising was ruthlessly defeated by the Roman legions and the establishment of an on-going Roman presence in Greece resulted. The response to this permanent Roman presence was a rebellion by the Archaen League, comprising the Greek cities which were still independent from Rome. The rebellion, which took place in 146 BC, was quickly defeated and, in the wake of the defeat, the Romans completely destroyed the ancient city of Corinth. After many years of wars and battles, Greece was now finally established as a province of the Roman Empire.
The Castle represents the pillars or columns that were characteristic of the architecture of the period...
