1356: Book Guide, Author and Facts
1356 by Bernard Cornwell: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

The rascally Thomas of Hookton, aka Le Batard, and his band of not-so-merry mercenaries are bidden by the Earl of Northhampton to unearth the lost sword of Saint Peter in this recreation of the Battle of the Poitiers in 1356 wherein a severely outnumbered English army defeats the French and captures the Poitiers and French King John II.
Quick facts about 1356
- Title: 1356
- Author: Bernard Cornwell
- First published: 2012
- Genre: poitiers, battle of, france, 1356, fiction, hundred years' war, 1339-1453
- OpenLibrary ID: OL16800052W
Where to read 1356
1356 by Bernard Cornwell is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1356 about?
The rascally Thomas of Hookton, aka Le Batard, and his band of not-so-merry mercenaries are bidden by the Earl of Northhampton to unearth the lost sword of Saint Peter in this recreation of the Battle of the Poitiers in 1356 wherein a severely outnumbered English army defeats the
Who wrote 1356?
1356 was written by Bernard Cornwell.
When was 1356 published?
1356 was first published in 2012.



