Checkmate: Fighting Tradition in Central Persia

Checkmate: Fighting Tradition In Central Persia is a book written by Francis Arthur Cornelius Forbes-Leith that explores the traditional martial art of Central Persia. The author provides a detailed account of the history, techniques, and culture surrounding this fighting tradition, which dates back centuries. The book also includes photographs and illustrations to aid in understanding the various techniques and equipment used in Central Persian martial arts. Forbes-Leith's writing is both informative and engaging, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of martial arts in Central Persia. Overall, Checkmate is a comprehensive and insightful work that sheds light on a fascinating aspect of Persian culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.