In the tumultuous era of the 9th century, a young prince named Alfred emerges as a beacon of hope amidst the chaos. As the Vikings ravage England, Alfred's unwavering determination and strategic brilliance ignite a flame of resistance. From his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy to his triumphant reign as King Alfred the Great, this captivating biography unveils the extraordinary life of a visionary leader. Witness Alfred's unwavering faith, his innovative reforms, and his enduring legacy that shaped the destiny of England.

"King" Wallace is a lion-tamer, who has been viciously murdered by a man who hated him. Now everyone wants to know who the murderer is. The "Leopard Man" is a leopard trainer with mysterious scars on his arms. He finds out that the murderer attended every performance of the lion-tamer in hope of seeing the lion tear his trainer apart. Who is the murderer and why did he hate the lion trainer so much? Who does the "Leopard Man" suspect and will he be able to reveal the truth? What will happen to the murderer at the end of this mystery story? Find the answers in Jack London's short story "The Leopard Man's Story" published in 1903. B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere. Jack London (1876-1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels that are considered classics today, among these are 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

Après avoir rappelé, il y a quelques années, le rôle important joué par certaines îles dans l'histoire du monde, A.-André de la Far s'attaque aujourd'hui aux « Pays insolites ». Et, quoiqu'on puisse en penser, ils sont encore fort nombreux : enclaves incongrues parsemées en territoires étrangers, tels que Gibraltar et Macao ; États féodaux survivant indéfiniment aux bouleversements géographiques et sociaux, comme le Mont Athos, l'enclave de Llivia Gwadar sur le Golfe persique ; nations condamnées par une sorte de destin planétaire à la guerre perpétuelle... Un extraordinaire voyage qui vaut la peine d'être entrepris.