The Blogalization Conspiracy: Marginalia and Glossae
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I thought it was a fascinating discovery to learn that in Arabic the Queen is the Vizier. Given the power of Queens and Viziers in society relative to the power of the piece on the board, it probably makes more sense to call the piece the Vizier. Queens have traditionally had to play second fiddle to Kings, but Viziers have often been more powerful than monarchs.