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 Scottish Castle By Stewart Cruden 1960
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  • William Penn The Founder of Pennsylvania By John Stoughton 1882 Antique Book
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  • Culloden A Guidebook To The Battlefield By Iain Cameron Taylor 1966
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  • Travels In A Small Country A Scottish Journey By Kenneth Roy 1987 Book
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  • A History of Britain and Europe For Scottish Schools By Agnes Mure Mackenzie Part I 1949 Old Book
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  • Growing Up In Scotland An Anthology Edited By Robbie & Nora Kydd 1998
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  • Edinburgh In Its Golden Age by William K. Ritchie 1967
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  • Winston Churchill The Era and The Man By Virginia Cowles 1953 1st Edition
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  • The Yellow Cross The Story of the Land Cathars 1290-1329 By Rene Weis 2000
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  • March Past A Memoir By Lord Lovat 1978
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  • The Fair Maid of Perth By Sir Walter Scott
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  • The Early History of Montrose By Norman Keir Atkinson 1997
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  • The Early History of Montrose By Norman Keir Atkinson 1997, Vintage Book
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  • The Black Watch A Short History By Bernard Fergusson 1996
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  • Tea At Miss Cranston's A Century of Glasgow Memories Collected and Compiled By Anna Blair 1985
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  • The History of England From The Coming of the English To 1918 By Keith Feiling 1951
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  • The Reign of George III 1760-1815 By J. Steven Watson 1960
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  • A History of Early Medieval Europe From 476 to 911 By Margaret Deanesly 1960
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  • The Jellicoe Papers Selections From The Private and Official Correspondence of Admiral of the Fleet Earl Jellicoe Volume II 1916-1935 -- 1968
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  • The Oxford Book Of Late Medieval Verse and Prose Edited By Douglas Gray 1985
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  • Robert Thornton and The London Thornton Manuscript British Library MS Additional 31042 By John J. Thompson 1987
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  • Firthlands of Ross and Sutherland Edited By John R. Baldwin 1986
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  • Caithness A Cultural Crossroads Edited By John R. Baldwin 1982
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  • Benbecula By Ray Burnett 1986
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  • School of the Moon The Highland Cattle-Raiding Tradition By Stuart McHardy 2004
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  • Alba of the Ravens In Search Of The Celtic Kingdom Of The Scots By John Marsden 1997
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  • The Heart Is Highland Memories Of A Childhood In A Scottish Glen By Maisie Steven 2001
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  • Scotland's Stone of Destiny By Nick Aitchison 2003
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  • The Boasted Advantages The Consequences of the Union of 1707 By Paul Henderson Scott 1999
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  • Scottish Covenanter Stories Tales From The Killing Time By Dane Love 2002
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  • Coal Flowers Memories Of A Paisley Childhood By Donald Malcolm 1996
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  • The Lochaber Geographic Compendium Especially As It Relates To The Clan Cameron By Thomas Alexander Cameron and Denis Douglas Muir 2009, Vintage Book
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