{"product_id":"the-berkeley-chess-roman-blue-cardinal-chess-set","title":"The Berkeley Chess Roman Blue Cardinal Chess Set","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLuxurious crushed resin chess pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImperious 4.3-inch king.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich red and cream coloring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly detailed historical designs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMatched perfectly with a high-gloss blue erable chess board.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe master sculptors at Berkeley Chess in the U.K. have intricately recreated the might and majesty of Rome with this classical chess set.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere at Regency Chess, we've matched their beautiful pieces with a stunning high-gloss blue chess board from Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDating from the 8th century B.C., the city-state of Rome rose to power and subsequently gave its name to the incredibly advanced, powerful, and sophisticated Roman Empire. The Romans expanded into one of the largest empires in the ancient world and evolved from a monarchy to a classical republic and on to an autocratic empire the likes of which the world has not seen before or since.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey developed unprecedented advances in law, politics, government, art, literature, warfare, technology, society, language, and religion, and they laid many of the foundations of the civilized society we now take for granted. They achieved incredible feats of architectural engineering with the construction of extensive roads and aqueducts along with large palaces, monuments, and public facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe details of each chess piece are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Julius Caesar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Lady of noble birth in typical dress. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBishop:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Standard Bearer carrying the insignia of the Legion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equestrian soldier of the period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRook:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Roman garrison tower. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armed Legionnaire of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to be more competitive in your game, please check out our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chess-clocks\"\u003eChess clocks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regency Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528701796694,"sku":"RCPB393","price":526.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCPB393.jpg?v=1778247979","url":"https:\/\/regencychess.com\/products\/the-berkeley-chess-roman-blue-cardinal-chess-set","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}