The March Of Chess Ideas by Anthony Saidy

A lively, accessible survey that traces the evolution of chess thought across eras, showing how openings, strategy and tactical themes developed from the Romantic period through the classical and hypermodern schools to contemporary practice; the book uses illustrative, annotated games and biographical sketches of influential players to explain key concepts, contrasts competing philosophies, and highlights how changing ideas reshaped practical play and enriched the art of chess.