From the renowned chess set manfacturer Manopoulos, we are proud to offer this stunning set of metal chess men, which perfectly captures the majesty and drama of the Renaissance Period. Renaissance, which means "rebirth", refers to the time period from 1450-1600, the Renaissance Period in Europe was a time of great change. This period is particularly significant in the history of chess as it represents the beginning of widespread popularity of the game of chess throughout Europe. |