--- product_id: 20531483 title: "The Bear: History of a Fallen King" price: "€ 64.91" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/20531483-the-bear-history-of-a-fallen-king store_origin: FR region: France --- # The Bear: History of a Fallen King **Price:** € 64.91 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Bear: History of a Fallen King - **How much does it cost?** € 64.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/20531483-the-bear-history-of-a-fallen-king) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Bear: History of a Fallen King [Pastoureau, Michel, Holoch, George] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Bear: History of a Fallen King Review: Great Book, Worthy of the Bears - Michel Pastoureau, my teddy bear Brownie (b. 1941) and I salute you! This book is both scholarly and readable, with great illustrations and a clear narrative. Pastoureau has clearly shown the role of the church in the demotion of the bear from hero to degraded entertainer, as it swept away the old religions of Europe with a skillful use of transformation, from picturing the bear as a servant to saints in many stories to flipping pagan bear-related holidays to Christian celebrations. Throughout the account runs the continuing use of the same names related to bears, even in Christian times. I found this aspect of the book especially enlightening as I never knew all the bear's names throughout European history. King Arthur?? Of course! The Bear is a model of popular culture scholarship; I look forward to reading Pastoureau's books on the history of colors and stripes. And I loved the happy ending--the revenge of the bear, i.e. the rise of the teddy bear in the twentieth century. Review: Well researched and written - I held off buying this book because some reviews complained about the writing (duplicative, difficult to follow). I eventually ordered it because the author has successfully published other books, and because of the unique nature of this book’s material. I haven’t found another like it. Rather than difficult, I found it to be very well researched and easy to read. And I gained a much better appreciation for veneration of bears in ancient Europe. I recommend this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,338,203 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,913 in Folklore & Mythology Studies #3,759 in Popular Culture in Social Sciences #6,329 in Christian Church History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (34) | | Dimensions | 6.12 x 1.2 x 9.25 inches | | Edition | Translation | | ISBN-10 | 0674047826 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0674047822 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | October 17, 2011 | | Publisher | Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press | ## Images ![The Bear: History of a Fallen King - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DvXkNpKiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book, Worthy of the Bears *by B***N on May 13, 2012* Michel Pastoureau, my teddy bear Brownie (b. 1941) and I salute you! This book is both scholarly and readable, with great illustrations and a clear narrative. Pastoureau has clearly shown the role of the church in the demotion of the bear from hero to degraded entertainer, as it swept away the old religions of Europe with a skillful use of transformation, from picturing the bear as a servant to saints in many stories to flipping pagan bear-related holidays to Christian celebrations. Throughout the account runs the continuing use of the same names related to bears, even in Christian times. I found this aspect of the book especially enlightening as I never knew all the bear's names throughout European history. King Arthur?? Of course! The Bear is a model of popular culture scholarship; I look forward to reading Pastoureau's books on the history of colors and stripes. And I loved the happy ending--the revenge of the bear, i.e. the rise of the teddy bear in the twentieth century. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well researched and written *by N***R on December 31, 2024* I held off buying this book because some reviews complained about the writing (duplicative, difficult to follow). I eventually ordered it because the author has successfully published other books, and because of the unique nature of this book’s material. I haven’t found another like it. Rather than difficult, I found it to be very well researched and easy to read. And I gained a much better appreciation for veneration of bears in ancient Europe. I recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent information *by M***S on October 22, 2012* The Bear: History of a Fallen King includes many interesting facts about past cultures' view and treatment of bears. I was fascinated enough by the information to start researching the history of the bear in art, literature, and culture beliefs. I found the writing style/translation a bit frustrating, though. The author is quite repetitive and insists on the use of long series in those repetitions. It reminds me of a student attempting to pad the length of an essay. Nonetheless, the topic is compelling. The notes and bibliography are excellent. Well worth the read. Five stars for content, dropped to 4 for writing style. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/20531483-the-bear-history-of-a-fallen-king](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/20531483-the-bear-history-of-a-fallen-king) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*