Histoire de France

by Jacques Bainville

"Histoire de France" by Jacques Bainville is a history book published in 1924. Written by a French historian and academician, this work offers a political interpretation of French history rather than a traditional scholarly account. Bainville presents a linear narrative that emphasizes Roman origins and national continuity, including the French Revolution. His approach combines literary storytelling with historical synthesis, making complex history accessible to a broader public. The book became a bestseller, selling three hundred thousand copies and pioneering a new genre of popular historical writing in France.