The Life Of Philidor

The Life of Philidor: Musician and Chess-Player is a biographical book written by George Allen in 1863. The book tells the story of Fran�����ois-Andr����� Danican Philidor, a French musician and chess player who lived from 1726 to 1795. Philidor was known for his mastery of both music and chess, and his influence on these fields is still felt today.The book begins with an overview of Philidor's early life, including his upbringing in a family of musicians and his early interest in chess. It then goes on to detail his rise to fame as a musician, including his work as a composer and conductor for the court of Louis XV. The book also explores Philidor's contributions to the game of chess, including his development of the Philidor Defense, a popular opening move in chess.Throughout the book, Allen provides insights into Philidor's personality and character, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of his time. The book also includes illustrations and examples of Philidor's music and chess games, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in these fields.Overall, The Life of Philidor: Musician and Chess-Player is a fascinating portrait of a talented and influential figure in both music and chess.With A Supplementary Essay On Philidor As Chess Author And Chess Player.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.