{"title":"Alexander Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlexander Smith’s work offers a fascinating exploration of culinary traditions, blending rich storytelling with detailed insights into food culture. Readers can expect narratives that celebrate the artistry of cooking, often weaving historical and cultural threads into recipes and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003eDaimyo\u003c\/em\u003e, Smith invites you to experience the flavours and rituals behind remarkable dishes, making his books a delightful choice for both passionate cooks and those intrigued by the cultural significance of food.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daimyo-by-alexander-smith-9781472868244","title":"Daimyo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA set of fast-play, mass battle wargames rules set during Japan's \u003cem\u003eSengoku\u003c\/em\u003e period.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the mid-15th to early 17th Century, often known as the \u003cem\u003eSengoku\u003c\/em\u003e period, Japan saw continuous warfare between the Daimyo – the great feudal lords – as they strove for power and domination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaimyo\u003c\/em\u003e is a mass battle wargame set during this \u003cem\u003eSengoku\u003c\/em\u003e period. As Daimyo, players will take control of a clan, assemble an army, and crush their enemies in order to unite Japan under their banner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the game is based around your army, which is made up of units and groups of units known as contingents, with unit characteristics determined by varying dice types. Players’ commanders also play a role in the battle, with a variety of abilities that can turn the tide of an encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included in this rulebook are a number of scenarios with varying themes and objectives as well as a robust, yet simple to play, map-based campaign system allowing players to decide the fate of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317927784684,"sku":"9781472868244","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472868244-daimyo-1.jpg?v=1788749664"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alexander-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}