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Chessboard not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to choose a chessboard:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAdd one of our suggestions on this page or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storage-chess-boards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eview Chess Boards and Storage Boxes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(We recommend a square size between 1 1\/8\" to 1 1\/2\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"11C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275365377,"sku":"CB334PW","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/2-1-2-heavy-pewter-egyptian-pieces-21183811009.jpg?v=1575932010"},{"product_id":"heavy-pewter-egyptian-pieces-with-4-king","title":"Heavy Pewter Egyptian Pieces with 4\" King","description":"Our finest character chess sets are made of pewter and have a solid heavy weight to each piece, the kings weighing in at over half a pound. Each piece is hand-painted with startling detail in long lasting, lead-free paint. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is truly a set to proudly and prominently display while you wage epic battles against worthy opposition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoman King size: 4 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgyptian King size: 3 7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing weight: 9.5 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePawn size: 2 3\/4\" \/ 3 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase size: 1 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack felt bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntire set weight: 11 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces only. Chessboard not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to choose a chessboard:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAdd one of our suggestions on this page or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storage-chess-boards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eview Chess Boards and Storage Boxes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(We recommend a square size between 1 1\/2\" and 2\". A great pairing with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/16-classic-pedestal-chessboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e16\" Classic Pedestal Chessboard\u003c\/a\u003e) \u003cspan class=\"productnamecolorLARGE colors_productname\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"productnamecolorLARGE colors_productname\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"11C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275560065,"sku":"CB334PWL","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/heavy-pewter-egyptian-pieces-with-4-king-21183812161.jpg?v=1575932079"},{"product_id":"metal-egyptian-chess-set","title":"Metal Egyptian Chess Set","description":"Throughout history Egypt has played a key religious, political, and economic role influencing entire destinies, perhaps only overshadowed by the Roman empire as finally established firmly in a decisive battle against Antony and Cleopatra. This period marked the beginning of Pax Romana, the longest period of peace and stability that Europe has seen in recorded history. Iconic symbols and legendary stories of heroism and betrayal are told today. This chess set will be enjoyed by anyone that loves history and Egypt's amazing legacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth armies are cast metal, highly detailed with lead free paint.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.38\" King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.1\" Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntire set weight: 6.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces only - board with 1.5\" squares recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"23*C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275583937,"sku":"S2125E","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/metal-egyptian-chess-set-21184630145.jpg?v=1575932093"},{"product_id":"roman","title":"Roman Themed Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton - Antiqued","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIECES ONLY - BOARD NOT INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the first chess sets produced by Studio Anne Carlton, this classic design depicts figures from this era. The Roman Empire was among the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military forces in the world of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the largest empire of the classical antiquity period, and one of the largest empires in world history. At its height under Trajan, it covered 5 million square kilometres and controlled some 70 million people, at that time 21% of the world’s entire population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing height: 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing base: 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"68S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275636161,"sku":"SACA108","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/roman-3594660511831.jpg?v=1575932110"},{"product_id":"roman-hand-painted","title":"Roman Themed Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton - Hand Painted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIECES ONLY - BOARD NOT INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the first chess sets produced by Studio Anne Carlton, this classic design depicts figures from this era. The Roman Empire was among the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military forces in the world of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the largest empire of the classical antiquity period, and one of the largest empires in world history. At its height under Trajan, it covered 5 million square kilometres and controlled some 70 million people, at that time 21% of the world’s entire population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing height: 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing base: 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"68S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275636289,"sku":"SACA108S","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/roman-hand-painted-3594670047319.jpg?v=1575932110"},{"product_id":"roman-chess-pieces","title":"Roman Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoman pieces ready for battle on the chessboard! Solid plastic character pieces are durable and fun for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat fun for kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust pair with your favorite board or one of our suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing height: 3 7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing base: 1.188 ( 1 3\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing weight: .7 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet weight: 12.2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"70S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275636353,"sku":"CHTX29","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/roman-chess-pieces-21183929281.jpg?v=1575932110"},{"product_id":"roman-chess-pieces-by-berkeley-in-russet-brown","title":"Roman Chess Pieces by Berkeley - Russet Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoard Not Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe founding of Rome goes back to the very early days of civilization. It is so old, it is today known as ‘the eternal city’. The Romans believed that their city was founded in the year 753 BC although modern historians though believe it was the year 625 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Rome was governed by kings, but after only seven of them had ruled, the Romans took power over their own city and ruled themselves. They then instead had a council known as the ‘senate’ which ruled over them. From this point on the ‘Roman Republic’ was born. The word ‘Republic’ itself comes from the Latin words ‘res publica‘ which mean ‘public matters’ or ‘matters of state’. The senate under the kings had only been there to advise the king. Now the senate appointed a consul, who ruled Rome like a king, but only for one year. – This was a wise idea, as like that, the consul ruled carefully and not as a tyrant, for he knew that otherwise he could be punished by the next consul, once his year was up. The Roman Republic was a very successful government. It lasted from 510 BC until 23 BC – almost 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest challenge the Roman Republic faced was that of the Carthaginians. Carthage was a very powerful city in North Africa which, much like Rome, controlled its own empire. The fight between the two sides was a long one and took place on land and on sea. The most famous incident came when the great Carthaginian general Hannibal crossed the mountain chain of the Alps to the north of Italy with all his troops, including his war-elephants, and invaded Italy. Rome in the end won and Carthage was completely destroyed in the year 146 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRome’s most famous citizen was no doubt Julius Caesar. He was a Roman politician and general who, without having any orders to do so, conquered the vast territory of the Gauls to the north of his province in France.\u003cbr\u003e In the year 49 BC Caesar crossed the small river between his province and Italy, called the river Rubicon, and conquered Rome itself which he then ruled as a dictator. His military campaigns also took him to Egypt where he met the famous Cleopatra. His life though was ended as he was infamously murdered in the senate in Rome.\u003cbr\u003e So famous and respected was Caesar that a month of the year is still named after him and his heirs today, July. Also the great English poet Shakespeare wrote a famous play called Julius Caesar about his famous murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roman empire in the end was overrun by millions of barbarians from the north and east of Europe. It is believed to have happened two or three times in history that huge migrations took place across Europe, where peoples moved to settle in new territories. The great migration proved too much for the Romans to stem. Their armies were designed to defeat other armies, not entire folks and peoples flooding toward them. The collapse was completed when Rome itself was conquered by the Visigoth Odoacer and his men in the year AD 476.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what is generally referred to as ‘the Fall of Rome’ doesn’t include the eastern empire. This, with its centre in Constantinople, managed to cling on for almost another thousand years until it was eventually conquered by the Turks under their leader Mohammed II in the year AD 1453.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skillful craftsmen of Berkeley Chess have recreated the imperious atmosphere of Rome with this classical chess set. The details of each piece are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing: Julius Caesar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen: A Lady of noble birth in typical dress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBishop: A Standard Bearer carrying the insignia of the Legion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnight: Equestrian soldier of the period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRook: A Roman garrison tower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePawn: Armed Legionnaire of the period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Height 4 1\/4\" (10.8cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Base 1 3\/8\" (3.5cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Weight 2.4oz (68g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet weight 3lb 12oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed weight 5lbs 9oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of a ratio of crushed marble and resin, and then finished with a felt underlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 Chessmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice includes set of pieces (boards available separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"87B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36962930049,"sku":"BC2007","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/roman-chess-pieces-by-berkeley-russet-brown-1798145507366.png?v=1628347201"},{"product_id":"roman-chess-pieces-by-berkeley-in-cardinal-red","title":"Roman Chess Pieces by Berkeley - Cardinal Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoard Not Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe founding of Rome goes back to the very early days of civilization. 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It lasted from 510 BC until 23 BC – almost 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest challenge the Roman Republic faced was that of the Carthaginians. Carthage was a very powerful city in North Africa which, much like Rome, controlled its own empire. The fight between the two sides was a long one and took place on land and on sea. The most famous incident came when the great Carthaginian general Hannibal crossed the mountain chain of the Alps to the north of Italy with all his troops, including his war-elephants, and invaded Italy. Rome in the end won and Carthage was completely destroyed in the year 146 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRome’s most famous citizen was no doubt Julius Caesar. 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