{"product_id":"9781780836102","title":"On the Explanation of Chess and Backgammon: Abar Wizārisn ī Čatrang Ud Nihisn Nēw-Ardaxsīr (Ancient Iran\") \u003c2\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaryaee presents a Middle Persian text containing the earliest story  of the invention and rules of chess and backgammon during the reign   of the Sasanian king of kings, Khusro (531-79 CE), who is the only  one of the four characters in the story with a firm historical   attestation. The story is comprised of correspondence in which the  Indian and Iranian courts claim to be loftier. As a test, the   Indians invent chess and defy the Iranians to find its logic. They  do, then devise backgammon, which the Indians are unable to fathom.   In addition to much supporting material, Daryaee presents a  transcription, an English translation, and three Middle Persian   manuscripts.  Annotation 2021 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42469031608395,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":2460.07,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.co.th\/products\/9781780836102","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Thailand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}