Book by Cornwell Bernard
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
“The first must-read of 2013 arrives....Bernard Cornwell is a master of combining a thumping good tale with a fascinating history lesson.” (Reader's Digest)
“In addition to carving out another action-packed martial adventure, Cornwell spotlights one of the most significant but often overlooked battles of the era.” (Booklist)
“No one picks a fight like Cornwell, who here does for the Battle of Poitiers what he did for the bloody fray that was Agincourt in the book of that name.” (Library Journal)
“A master of action-packed historical fiction...a vivid, exciting portrayal of medieval warfare....Nobody writes battle scenes like Cornwell, accurately conveying the utter savagery of close combat with sword, ax, and mace, and the gruesome aftermath.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))
“Bernard Cornwell does the best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present.” (George R.R. Martin)
“Nobody in the world does this stuff better than Cornwell - action set six hundred years ago is as fresh and vital as six days ago, with rough, tough men at war, proving once again that nothing changes... least of all great storytelling.” (Lee Child)
“The reigning king of historical fiction.” (USA Today)
“Bernard Cornwell is a gifted and prolific historical novelist who seems at home in virtually every era....A lively, accessible account of a remote moment in European history, a book in which Cornwell’s gifts as scholar and storyteller come together spectacularly.” (Bill Sheehan, Washington Post)
“Tired of waiting for another of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones books? Cornwell’s latest novel may be your best option.” (Billy Heller, New York Post)
“Cornwell is one of the best writers of historical fiction.” (McClatchy News)
September 1356. Across France, towns are closing their gates. The crops are burning and the countryside stands alert to danger. The English army—led by the heir to the throne, the Black Prince—is set to invade. The French, along with their Scottish allies, are ready to hunt them down.
Thomas of Hookton, known as le Batard, has orders to uncover the lost sword of Saint Peter, a blade with mystical powers said to grant certain victory to whoever possesses her. The French seek the weapon too, and so Thomas's quest will be thwarted by battle and betrayal. As the outnumbered English army becomes trapped near Poitiers, Thomas, his fellow troops, his enemies, and the fate of the sword all converge in a maelstrom of violence, action, and heroism.
Rich in color and characters, in great adventure and thrilling conflict, 1356 is the magnificent tale of how the quest for a holy relic with the power to change history leads to an epic battle.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Frais de port :
EUR 5,72
De Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Frais de port :
Gratuit
Vers Etats-Unis
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR013193931
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. N° de réf. du vendeur 00075403280
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. N° de réf. du vendeur 00071327464
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 7861383-6
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 3087082-75
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Ebooksweb, Bensalem, PA, Etats-Unis
Etat : Acceptable. Used: Acceptable Condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 52GZZZ01RCDH_ns
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Ebooksweb, Bensalem, PA, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Used Good:Minor shelf wear. N° de réf. du vendeur 52GZZZ01SL9M_ns
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Ebooksweb, Bensalem, PA, Etats-Unis
Etat : VeryGood. Used Very Good:Minor shelf wear. N° de réf. du vendeur 52GZZZ01NKBE_ns
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Ebooksweb, Bensalem, PA, Etats-Unis
Etat : LikeNew. Used Like-New:May have Remainder Mark. N° de réf. du vendeur 52GZZZ01MVEK_ns
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : BookShop4U, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. . N° de réf. du vendeur 5AUZZZ000IIG_ns
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)