Can you briefly mention some best stories of French history?

One key moment was when the novel started to gain popularity as a form of entertainment and art in the 18th century, with works like Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe'.

The 2020 top stories are many. One was the Beirut explosion in Lebanon. It was a very tragic event that caused a great deal of destruction and loss. Also, the rise of environmental awareness was a story. People were more concerned about climate change and its effects on the planet.

Sure. 'Game of Thrones' final season was a major entertainment story in 2019. It had a huge fan following and its ending sparked a lot of discussions. Some fans loved it while others were disappointed.

Sure. French detective fiction has a long and rich history. It began to emerge in the 19th century. Writers like Émile Gaboriau were among the early contributors. His works often had complex plots and interesting detective characters. This laid the foundation for the development of French detective fiction. Later, many other writers followed suit and added different elements to this genre, such as more psychological exploration of the characters.

I think 'Madame Bovary' by Gustave Flaubert is also a great French history - related novel. It portrays the life of a middle - class woman in the 19th - century rural France, her dreams, frustrations and the social mores that constrained her.

Sure. 'The Amityville Horror' is a very popular one. It involves a family who moved into a house where a mass murder had occurred. They experienced all sorts of terrifying phenomena like cold spots, strange voices, and apparitions. It was later made into a movie.

One of the best stories is the French Revolution. It was a time of great upheaval, with the common people rising against the monarchy and aristocracy. It led to the end of the absolute monarchy and the rise of new ideals like liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Sure. The success of some underdog teams is a great story. They start with little expectation but manage to surprise everyone.

The 1980s had some interesting top stories. One was the Iran - Contra affair in the US, which was a political scandal. And the popularity of arcade games like Pac - Man grew a lot during this decade, becoming a major part of youth culture.

In sports, apart from the World Cup, the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang was a major 2018 top story. Athletes from different countries showed amazing skills. In the political field, Brexit negotiations in 2018 were crucial as the UK was trying to figure out its future relationship with the EU.