From the cover: In this book, German-English Grandmaster Mieses has selected 100 fascinating endgame compositions by several of the greatest endgame composers of the age, such as Kubbel, Rinck, Troitzky, the Platov Brothers and many more from the classic period of chess up to the conclusion of World War 1. The material is split into eight chapters, covering all types of endgames. All of the studies and the analysis have been re-examined by Carsten Hansen, adding a fascinating new perspective to these classic compositions. There is lots of exciting material to examine and learn from for dedicated students.