Alain Decaux, a renowned French historian, was born on July 23, 1925, and left a lasting legacy until his passing on March 27, 2016. His academic prowess earned him a prestigious position as a member of the Académie française, a distinction he received on February 15, 1979.
Throughout his illustrious career, Decaux was invited to participate in various esteemed events, including the Beirut Book Fair in 2005. This prestigious gathering brought together esteemed authors such as Frédéric Beigbeder, Mohamed Kacimi, Richard Millet, and Jean-Pierre Thiollet, among others, at the Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center, commonly referred to as BIEL.
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