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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Glencoe The Infamous Massacre 1692 by John Sadler, 2009
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Illustrated Catalogue of the Anthropological Museum, Marischal College, University of Aberdeen by R. W. Reid, 1912
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Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Both of Volumes 129 (1999)
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Victorian and Edwardian Wales from Old Photographs, Introduction and commentaries by E. D. Jones, 1972
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Hearth & Home, A History of Material Culture by Norman J.G. Pounds 1993
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Warfare From Waterloo to Mons by Michael Glover, 1980
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The Story of the 25 Eventful Years in Pictures, Odhams Press Ltd
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Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Volume 123(1993)
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Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Volume 129 (1999)**
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An Atlas of Irish History Second Edition By Ruth Dudley Edwards 1989
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Handlist of the Acts of Alexander III The Guardians John 1249-1296 Compiled By Grant G. Simpson 1960
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Urquhart and Glenmoriston Olden Times In a Highland Parish By William Mackay 1914
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The Problem of the Brochs By Sir Lindsay Scott 1947
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Inveraray and The Dukes of Argyll By Ian G. Lindsay and Mary Cosh 1973
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Scotland Picturesque and Traditional A Pilgrimage With Staff and Knapsack By George Eyre-Todd 1895
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The Battlefields of Scotland Their Legend and Story By T.C.F. Brotchie 1913
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Lost Argyll Argyll's Lost Heritage By Marian Pallister 2005
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The Place Names of Stirlingshire By Rev. James B. Johnston 1904
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Royal Edinburgh Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets By Mrs Oliphant 1893
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Bygone Scotland: Historical and Social By David Maxwell 1894
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The History of the Rebellion Rais'd Against His Majesty King George I By The Friends of The Popish Pretender By The Reverend Mr Peter Rae 2nd Edition 1746
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The Defeat of James Stuart's Armada 1692 By Philip Aubrey 1979
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The Monkland Tradition By Thomas Ronald Miller 1958
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Viri Illustres Universitatum Abredonensium Compiled By W.E McCulloch 1923
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Researching Scots-Irish Ancestors The Essential Genealogical Guide To Early Modern Ulster 1600-1800 By William J. Roulston 2005
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Spindrift Salt From The Ocean of English Prose Edited By Geoffrey Callender 1915
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Lost Moray and Nairn by Bruce B. Bishop, 2010
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The Universities of Aberdeen A History by Robert Sangster Rait, 1895
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Prisoners' Bluff by Rolf Magener, Translated from the German by Basil Creighton, 1954
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The Schools and Schoolmasters of Banffshire By William Barclay 1925
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Europe In The Nineteenth Century An Outline History By E. Lipson 1921
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Eynhallow - The Holy Island of the Orkneys by John Mooney, 1976
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A Short History of the English People by John Richard Green, Volume One
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Across The Years, A Century of Education in the Province of Quebec by Walter Pilling Percival, 1946
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Sheriff Court Records - Aberdeen, Volume III Records 1642-1660 Edited by David Littlejohn, 1907
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The Voyage of 'Waltzing Matilda' by Philip Davenport, with 25 Illustrations, 1954
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