Auk Classics imprint: 344 books

A fascinating look at the life of one of the most influential men in the ancient world: Marcus Tullius Cicero. Philosopher, politician, lawyer, Cicero made his name with his famous orations and written prose.

When her stepfather dies, Lois Cayley finds herself alone in the world with only twopence in her pocket. Undaunted, the intelligent, attractive, and infinitely resourceful young woman decides to set off in search of adventure. Her travels take her from London to Germany, Italy, Egypt, and India, as she...

The famous work ‘Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion’ by eminent Scottish philosopher David Hume. In it Hume debates the issues of the existence of God and humankind’s knowledge of such a deity if it exists. He uses the dialogue of three fictional characters named Demea, Philo, and Cleanthes to examine the various viewpoints on the issues.

This collection of 27 short fantasy stories by scholar, librarian, biographer and poet Richard Garnett has long been regarded as an English classic. It draws upon everything 'from Arabic legends and Chinese fairy tales to Roman history and Greek mythology.'

The personal experiences of Major-General Sir C. E. Callwell, K.C.B., of fighting in the First World War.

A fantastic collection of 15 ancient Greek myths compiled by American editor and author James Baldwin.

A fascinating history of the human passion for flight, and man's various methods, successful and otherwise, of becoming airborne.

Classic vegetarian dishes by the author Mrs. Bowdich, containing over 200 meat free recipes. With step by step instructions, these classic vegetable based recipes, will be sure to give the vegetarian something to eat everyday of the year.First published in 1892 this was a book well ahead of its time...