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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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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Beattock for Moffat and the Best of R. B. Cunninghame Graham, 1979
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Years of Victory 1802-1812 by Arthur Bryant, 1963
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Fergusson, A Bi-centenary Handsel 1974
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The Rookery, A Novel of the Victorian Underworld by Hugh C. Rae, 1974
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The Story of Esther Costello by Nicholas Monsarrat
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The Second World War, The Struggle For Europe by Chester Wilmot, 1954
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Alma Mater Aberdeen University Magazine Volume 16, 1898
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The Life of Sir William Quiller Orchardson by Hilda Orchardson Gray
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A Practical Discourse Concerning Death by William Sherlock D. D. Master of the Temple, 1691
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70 True Stories of the Second World War, Odhams
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Last Post by Max Arthur, 2005, Author Signed
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The Black Arrow A Tale Of The Two Roses By Robert Louis Stevenson
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The Castles Of England Their Story And Structure By Sir James D.Mackenzie 1897 Vol II
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The Land Of Poetry By Wentworth Hill & H.G. Wood Four - 1934
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Captain Coignet Soldier of the Empire, 1897
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A City Council From Within by E.D Simon 1926
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A Novel of the Life & Loves of Robert Burns, The Wind That Shakes The Barley by James Barke
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Pictorial Scotland and Ireland, Containing Upwards of Three Hundred and Twenty Copyright Illustrations
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Revenue Of The Scottish Crown, 1681 By Sir William Purves 1897
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The Remaking Of Modern Europe 1789-1878 By J.A.R. Marriott
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