Greek Roman Period Chess Set 28x28cm with chessmen and chessboard ManopoulosThe Legend With more than 23. 000 infantry and 3. 500 cavalry, Rome defeated Greece in Corinth, the year 146 BC. But the defeat in battle became a victory of civilizations. Roman culture was highly influenced by Greek language, education, architecture, philosophy and way of life. As Horace said: "Captive Greece captured her rude conqueror". The Chessmen Fierce, local and international wars characterized that period. Their ferocity is symbolized by the