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1356: Book Guide, Author and Facts

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

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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.

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