Collection: All History Books

Antique history books offer a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing insight into the thoughts, views, and events of previous generations. These timeless volumes preserve knowledge from eras long gone by, allowing us to connect with history in a way that only books of this age can.

Old books not only serve as a window into history, but also showcase the craftsmanship and significance of early printed works, particularly 17th century and 18th-century editions. Whether you're an avid collector or simply a lover of history, our extensive collection brings history to life in its most authentic form.

We take great pride in offering a wide selection of old history books covering a variety of geographical locations and historical subjects. As the driving force behind J.W.B Books, we have a particular passion for Scottish history books and are proud to offer a remarkable range of rare and collectible editions, each telling the unique story of Scotland's rich past.

Explore our collection of antique history books below, or use the links to browse through our carefully categorised selections. Whether you’re interested in Scottish history, English and British history, or other fascinating historical periods, you’re sure to find something that sparks your interest.

Scottish History Books

English History Books

British History Books

Other History

Natural History

Military & Naval History

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  • The Book of The Austin Ten A Fully Illustrated Instruction Book For All Owners of Models From 1932 to 1947 By Staton Abbey 1953
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  • The Kingdom of Kippen By Tom Begg 2000
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  • The Days Of Bruce A Story From Scottish History By Grace Aguilar
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  • Bibliography Of Works Relating To Scotland 1916-1950 By P.D. Hancock 1959
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  • Minutes Of The Synod Of Argyll 1652-1661 Edited By Duncan C. Mactavish 1944
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  • The King's England Shropshire By Arthur Mee 1968
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  • The History of The "Worcester" The Official Account Of The Thames Nautical Training College, H.M.S "Worcester" 1862-1919 By Frederick H. Stafford 1929
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  • Life, Letters, And Diaries of Sir Stafford Northcote First Earl Of Iddesleigh By Andrew Lang 1891
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  • The Saxon Churches Of Sussex By E. A. Fisher 1970
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  • The Letters of Queen Victoria A Selection From Her Majesty's Correspondence Between The Years 1837 and 1861 In Three Volumes
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  • A Selection of Scottish Forfeited Estate Papers 1715; 1745 By A. H. Millar 1909
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  • Papal Negotiations With Mary Queen of Scots During Her Reign In England 1561-1567
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  • How To Pay For The War A Radical Plan For The Chancellor Of The Exchequer By John Maynard Keynes 1940
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  • An Index of Attributions Made In Tuscan Sources Before Vasari By Peter Murray 1959
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  • Practical Forensic Medicine By Francis E. Camps, J. M. Cameron, David Lanham 1971
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  • Mary Queen of Scots The Daughter of Debate By Sir Arthur Salusbury MacNalty 1960
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  • The Scottish Linen Industry In The Eighteenth Century By Alastair J. Durie 1979
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  • Education In Scotland Yesterday and Today By M. Mackintosh 1962
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  • The Kings & Queens of Scotland By Caroline Bingham 1976
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  • Scotland Today 1974 Vintage Book
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  • The Celts With 149 Illustrations 12 In Colour By T. G. E. Powell 1989
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  • Ramsay MacDonald By David Marquand 1997 Book
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  • The Fall of Paris The Siege and The Commune 1870-1 By Alastair Horne 1967
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  • Winston Churchill As I Knew Him By Violet Bonham Carter 1966 Vintage Book
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  • Peterborough By William Stebbing 1890 English Men of Action
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  • Warren Hastings By Sir Alfred Lyall 1889 English Men of Action
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  • Middlesex Little Home County Edited By Arthur Mee 1949 The King's England
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  • The History of Huddersfield and Its Vicinity By D. F. E. Sykes 1898
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  • The Elizabethan Underworld By Gamini Salgado 1977 Vintage Book
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  • A Naval History of England I The Formative Centuries By G. J. Marcus 1961
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  • The Oxford History of South Africa Edited By Monica Wilson and Leonard Thompson II South Africa 1870-1966
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  • Lancashire, Cheshire and The Isle of Man By T. W. Freeman, H. B. Rodgers and R. H. Kinvig 1966
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