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.
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Treatise on Husband and Wife According to the Law of Scotland by Patrick Fraser Volumes I and II, 1876, 1878
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The Romans In Scotland, An Introduction to the Collections of the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland by Clarke, Breeze & Mackay, 1980
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Kirkintilloch Shipbuilding by A. I. Bowman, 1983
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Social Conditions Around the Lomonds 1775-1875 by G. P. Bennett
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Scotland - The Brand. The Making of Scottish Heritage by David McCrone, Angela Morris and Richard Kiely, 1999
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Murder Under Trust, The Topical MacBeth and other Jacobean Matters by Arthur Melville Clark, 1981
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Scotland Under Mary Stuart, an Account of Everyday Life by Madeleine Bingham, 1974
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The Thistle At War by Helen McCorry, 1997
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Unionist Nationalism, Governing Urban Scotland, 1830-1860 by Graeme Morton, 1999
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Kerrera Mirror of History by Hope MacDougall of MacDougall, 2004
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The Twelve Greatest Sovereigns, the Most Historically Signification and Interesting Coins from 200 Years of the Gold Sovereign's History, 2017, Signed
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The Damnable Duke of Cumberland by Anthony Bird, A Character Study and Vindication of Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover, 1966
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Morvern Transformed, A Highland Parish in the Nineteenth Century by Philip Gaskell, 1968
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The House of Stuart, It's Rise and Fall by Maurice Ashley, 1980
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The Rough Wooings, Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1551 by Marcus Merriman, 2000
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A Dominie Abroad by A. S. Neill, 1923
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The Well of the Heads, and other Tales of the Scottish Clans by Stuart McHardy, 2005
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Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Vol I, Sexual Inversion by Havelock Ellis, 1897, First Edition
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Wellington, The Years of the Sword by Elizabeth Longford, 1971
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Glen Tanar Valley of Echoes and Hidden Treasures By Francois Louis Pierre Fouin 2010
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The Sword-bearers, Studies in Supreme Command in the First World War by Correlli Barnett, 1963
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The King's Darling, Adelaide of Savoy Duchess of Burgundy and Mother of Louis XV by Lt.-Col Henri Carre, Translated by George Slocombe
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West Highland Steam Revival by Tom Noble, 1984
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Scotland's Lost Railways - 1. The Borders, Edited by Iain R. Smith, 1982
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The Last Trains, 1-3, Edinburgh & S.E Scotland; Glasgow & Central Scotland; South-West Scotland
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19 Centuries of Scotland by W. R. Kermack, 1944
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Lady Anne Clifford, Countess of Pembroke, Dorset and Montgomery (1590-1676) by Richard T. Spence, 1997
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One Hundred Modern Scottish Poets with Biographical and Critical Notices, 1880
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The Alban Guide, The Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban and its Surroundings, 1962
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Highlands & Islands, A Generation of Progress edited by Alastair Hetherington, 1990
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Andover School 1859-1995 by Elizabeth J. Murdoch
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The Jail That Went To Sea, An Untold Story of the Battle of the Atlantic 1941-42, by Peter Haining, 2004
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Living in Atholl, A Social History of the Estates 1685-1785 by Leah Leneman, 1986
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Or Was It Yesterday by W. A. Mitchell, 1947
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People and Places in the Story of the Scottish Church by Edwin Sprott Towill, 1976
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Discovering The Smallest Churches in Scotland by John Kinross, 2010
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