1356 : a novel

Label

1356 : a novel

Title remainder

a novel

Statement of responsibility

Bernard Cornwell

Title variation

Thirteen fifty-six

Creator

• Cornwell, Bernard

Subject

• Historical fiction
• Poitiers, Battle of, France, 1356 -- Fiction
• War fiction
• War stories
• Historical fiction
• France -- History -- 14th century -- Fiction
• Hundred Years' Ward, 1339-1453 -- Fiction

Genre

• Fiction
• War stories
• War fiction
• Historical fiction

Language

eng

Summary

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

Subject

• Historical fiction
• Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453
• Relics
• War stories
• Archers
• Military strategy
• British in France
• Battles
• France -- History -- 14th century
• Great Britain -- History -- Edward III, 1327-1377
• Thomas of Hookton

Genre

• War stories
• Historical fiction

Story line

• Intricately plotted
• Action-packed

Pace

• Fast-paced

Tone

• Suspenseful
• Dramatic

Writing style

• Richly detailed
• Gritty

Character

• Courageous

Cataloging source

BT

Dewey number

823/.914

Illustrations

maps

Index

no index present

LC call number

PR6053.O75

LC item number

A7 2013

Literary form

fiction

Target audience

adult