Richard The Lionheart Chess Set

Product Description

This Richard the Lionheart Chess Set is focussed around the famous Richard the Lionheart, as he was known even before his accession because of his miltary reputation. At only 16, Richard had his own comm&, putting down rebellions in Poitou against his father, Henry II. Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade, effectively leading the campaign after the departure of Philip Augustus, & scoring considerable victories against his Muslim counterpart, Saladin. This chess set depicts the characters, particularly Richard & is outstanding in the level of detail in the pieces.