... the only game sanctioned by priesthoods of all beliefs. The principal piece in the game derives its name, king, from the Persian Shah, or ruler. Many men whose names have gone down to posterity, such as Charlemagne, Tamerlane, Frederick the Great, Charles ...

... ivory throne of Ivan 11., and the throne of Ivan the Terrible, adorned with 9,000 turquoises and gems, the gift of the Persian Shah. The Metropolitan of Moscow, the Archbishop, and the Synod were present, with the Grand Dukes, marshals, generals, anshaseadon ...