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Every book of this series contains 100 masterpieces from the golden treasury of chess lore, that are distinguished by bright, elegant, but not too complicated solutions.Irrespective of the genre Loyd's problems are characterized by difficult introductory play, clever and original combinations and as a rule light construction. Loyd introduced such forms as twins, graphic compositions, and retro-analysis problems. Many of the problems included here were published in columns on chess composition in various American magazines, and he was a prominent organiser of chess life in the USA in the late 19th century.The Platov Brothers were among the leading study composers in the world. The Platov brothers skilfully developed themes such as the battle of two pieces against a queen, luring black pieces onto key squares, and subtle aspects of rook endings. Amazingly beautiful stalemate combinations occur in their studies. A whole series of studies demonstrate tactical the abilities of specific pieces and also defense and attack procedures in the battle between various pieces. The Platov brothers' progress in study composition was combined with giving priority to the development of the combinative-positional trend. Richard Reti was a famous grandmaster and an outstanding theoretician and chess player. Jindrich Fritz a lawyer by profession, was a grandmaster of chess composition (1975) and an international arbiter (1956). Each book's text is in English, German, Russian and Spanish. The pocket-size makes these books essential for anyone who is serious about improving their game, at home or on the go. ... Read more

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The office of coroner was established in England in 1194; it has had an unbroken history, and has been exported to many countries, including the United States. At the zenith of his power, in the thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, the coroner was concerned with many aspects of law and local administration, and with some of the most tragic and dramatic episodes of medieval life. Coroners - 'keepers of the pleas of the crown' - had to be knights or substantial landowners; they were required to hold inquests on victims of suicide or violent death, receive abjurations of the realm (ceremonial undertakings by felons in sanctuary to leave the country), hear appeals and confessions of felony, and legalise any exactions, outlawries or subsequent pardons. Their responsibilities included the arrest of suspects and the safeguarding of property subject to forfeit; the coroners' rolls contained the written records of many official proceedings. ... Read more

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This reproduction was printed from a digital file created at the Library of Congress as part of an extensive scanning effort started with a generous donation from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.The Library is pleased to offer much of its public domain holdings free of charge online and at a modest price in this printed format.Seeing these older volumes from our collections rediscovered by new generations of readers renews our own passion for books and scholarship. ... Read more