Libros de las Juegos

The Libros de las Juegos, or book of games, was commissioned by Alphonso X, king of Leon and Castile, during the 13th century. It consists of 98 pages, with 150 color illuminations. The games covered include chess, dice, and tables (backgammon).

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(Six girls playing 'iuego de donzellas', the game of girls.)