by Stéphane Bern · J'ai lu · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782290259665
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«Les pourquoi de l'histoire» is Stéphane Bern's historical non-fiction essay, published by J'ai lu in paperback (312 pages, in French).
The book brings together enigmas and curious questions from history: why Jesus was not born in year zero, why in 1582 the calendar jumped from 9 to 20 December, why Henry IV was crowned in Chartres, or why the FBI owes its founding to a great-nephew of Napoleon. Stéphane Bern answers in a playful, accessible tone.
This volume, subtitled «Ces petites histoires qui font les grands mystères», is the first in the series «Les pourquoi de l'Histoire». Published on September 15, 2021.
For history enthusiasts seeking an enjoyable read, with anecdotes and answers to curiosities of the past.
Stéphane Bern is a French-Luxembourgish journalist, radio host and television presenter. He is known as a specialist in nobility and royalty. He has been awarded honours by several nations, including the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France), the Order of Grimaldi (Monaco), and the Order of the British Empire.
