1356, Bernard Cornwell
1356, Bernard Cornwell
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1356
A Novel

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: Jack Hawkins

Unabridged: 11 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper

Published: 01/08/2013

Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, now available in paperback—a thrilling tale of danger and conquest at the Battle of Poitiers, 1356 is “a book in which Cornwell’s gifts as scholar and storyteller come together spectacularly.” (Washington Post)Bernard Cornwell, the ""master of martial fiction"" (Booklist), brings Thomas of Hookton from the popular Grail Quest series into a new adventure in 1356, a thrilling stand-alone novel. On September 19, 1356, a heavily outnumbered English army faced off against the French in the historic Battle of Poitiers. In 1356, Cornwell resurrects this dramatic and bloody struggle—one that would turn out to be the most decisive and improbable victory of the Hundred Years’ War, a clash where the underdog English not only the captured the strategic site of Poitiers, but the French King John II as well. In the vein of Cornwell’s bestselling Agincourt, 1356 is an action-packed story of danger and conquest, rich with military strategy and remarkable characters—both villainous and heroic—transporting readers to the front lines of war while painting a vivid picture of courage, treachery, and combat.

About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell is an internationally acclaimed historical fiction author celebrated for bringing the past to life with gripping battles, vivid landscapes, and unforgettable heroes. Best known for The Last Kingdom series-which inspired the hit Netflix adaptation-Cornwell has earned a global readership through his unmatched ability to blend meticulous research with page-turning storytelling.

Across more than sixty novels, including the beloved Sharpe series, The Warlord Chronicles, and numerous standalone works, Cornwell transports readers to pivotal eras of history, from medieval Britain to the Napoleonic Wars. His books are praised for their authenticity, rich character detail, and immersive depictions of strategy, honor, and survival on the battlefield.

Born in London and later making his home in the United States, Cornwell's lifelong passion for history and storytelling drives his work, earning him recognition as one of the most influential historical novelists of our time. Whether following an English archer, a Saxon warrior, or a reluctant soldier thrust into war, audiences trust Bernard Cornwell to deliver sweeping adventures that resonate long after the final chapter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Justo on September 17, 2023

3.5/5 Estrellas ¿Recordáis esa expresión que se comentaba en España hace unos años, cuando cosechábamos éxitos rotundos en numerosos deportes: "soy español ¿A qué quieres que te gane?" Mucho orgullo y poca humildad. Luego más dura es la caída, cuando se vuelve a perder. Pues bien, perdonadme por el sí......more

Goodreads review by Clemens on September 26, 2021

Read this book in 2012, and this book is the 4th part of "The Grail Quest" series, featuring Thomas of Hookton by Bernard Cornwell. This book is set in the Middle Ages, during the Hundred Years War, in the year AD 1356, and we find Thomas of Hookton in France. England is invading France again under th......more

Goodreads review by Gianfranco on May 20, 2021

Il quarto episodio della "Saga del Graal" di Bernard Cornwell qualche difettuccio ce l'ha: riferimenti quasi inesistenti ai libri precedenti per renderlo più accessibile a lettori nuovi ed occasionali (l'autore si ricorda solo attorno a pag. 170 che Thomas di Hookton ha una mano mutilata), epilogo f......more

Goodreads review by Lolly's Library on July 23, 2014

3.5 stars It took me a while for my attention to get drawn into this novel. Mainly because I discovered, only after I'd started reading the thing, that it's actually the fourth novel in Bernard Cornwell's Grail Quest series. Now, other people may have no problem picking up and reading a book from the......more

Goodreads review by H (no longer expecting notifications) Balikov on March 01, 2025

Thomas of Hookton, he of the Grailquest trilogy, is brought out of inventory for Cornwell's 1356, and given a chance to participate in one of England's greatest battles, Poitiers. Hookton may remind you of that character, Indiana Jones. He searches after artifacts, masters weapons, is shrewd, and sp......more

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