{"product_id":"the-berkeley-chess-roman-russet-and-walnut-chess-set","title":"The Berkeley Chess Roman Russet and Walnut Chess Set","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushed stone resin chess pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking russet brown and cream colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched perfectly with a deluxe walnut board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe expert craftsmen of Berkeley Chess have recreated the imperious atmosphere of Rome with this classical chess set, matched with a Spanish walnut board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roman civilisation dates from the 8th century BC. Developing into the city of Rome and subsequently giving its name to the Empire over which it ruled, the Roman Empire expanded into one of the largest in the ancient world, and through the many centuries of its existence, evolved from a monarchy to a classical republic, to an autocratic empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Romans have contributed to modern law, politics, government, art, literature, warfare, technology, society, language and religion. This empire also achieved incredible architectural and engineering feats with the construction of an extensive network of roads and aqueducts as well as large monuments, palaces and public facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe details of each chess piece are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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.\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to be more competitive in your game, please check out our range of \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/chess-clocks\"\u003eChess clocks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regency Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528703566166,"sku":"RCPB378","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCPB378.jpg?v=1778247984","url":"https:\/\/regencychess.ie\/en-us\/products\/the-berkeley-chess-roman-russet-and-walnut-chess-set","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}