Red Skull Publishing: 20 books

The History of the Peloponnesian War is an account of the Peloponnesian War in Ancient Greece, fought between the Peloponnesian League (led by Sparta) and the Delian League (led by Athens). It was written by Thucydides – an Athenian general who served in the war. It is widely considered a classic...

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist born in the Macedonian city of Stagirus, in 384 BCE. His writings cover many subjects – including physics, biology, zoology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theatre, music, rhetoric, linguistics, politics and government – and constitute...

Jonathan Swift almost defines satire in this biting and brutal essay in which he suggests that poor (Catholic) Irish families should fatten up their children and sell them to the rich (Protestant) land owners, and rich gentlemen and ladies as food! Thus solving the twin problems of starving children...

HOW TO TELL A STORY AND OTHER ESSAYS In his unique way, Mark Twain gives sound advice about how to tell a story, and then lets us in on some curious incidents he experienced, and finishes with a trip that proves life-changing. THE STOLEN WHITE ELEPHANT In this detective mystery...

The Little Wizard Stories of Oz is a collection of 6 short stories. The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger Little Dorothy and Toto Tiktok and the Nome King Ozma and the Little Wizard Jack Pumpkinhead and the Sawhorse The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman Each...

This collection of fantasy stories was originally serialized in regional newspapers, prior to being published as a complete first edition volume. These stories feature good humour, and are often tongue-in-cheek. While perfectly appropriate for children, they were clearly written with adults in mind...