{"product_id":"the-berkeley-chess-roman-metal-and-palisander-chess-set","title":"The Berkeley Chess Roman Metal \u0026 Palisander Chess Set","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone and metal crushed resin chess pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImperious 10.8 cm king.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique metal effect colouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched perfectly with a beautiful Spanish chessboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe craftsmen of Berkeley Chess have expertly recreated the stately atmosphere of Rome with this classical chess set, and we here at Regency Chess have matched it with a stunning black anegre and palisander high-gloss chessboard from Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the 8th century BC, this civilisation developed into the city of Rome and subsequently gave its name to the Empire over which it ruled. The Romans expanded into one of the largest empires in the ancient world and evolved from a monarchy, to a classical republic to an autocratic empire over the many centuries of its existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContributing to modern law, politics, government, art, literature, warfare, technology, society, language and religion, the Romans also achieved incredible architectural and engineering feats with the construction of extensive road and aqueduct networks as well as large palaces, monuments and public facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe details of each chess piece are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Julius Caesar.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Lady of noble birth in typical dress.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBishop:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Standard Bearer carrying the insignia of the Legion.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equestrian soldier of the period.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRook:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Roman garrison tower.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armed Legionnaire of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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":53528702943574,"sku":"RCPB412","price":2969.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCPB412b.jpg?v=1778247980","url":"https:\/\/regencychess.ae\/products\/the-berkeley-chess-roman-metal-and-palisander-chess-set","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}