Collection: History Books
Antique history books offer a fascinating glimpse into the past, giving an insight into the thoughts and views of previous generations and preserving knowledge and events from times gone by. Old books allow us to not only connect with history but also to appreciate the craftmanship and significance of early printed works, particularly early editions of 17th century and 18th century books. We have an extension selection of old history books covering a variety of geographical locations and historic subjects of interest. Having been the catalyst for J.W.B Books, we have a particular passion for Scottish history books and take pride in offering a great selection of these, featuring rare and collectable editions. All of our history books on offer can be found below, or use the links to browse through our different historic categories.
Scottish History Books
British History Books
Other History
Natural History
Military & Naval History
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The Prince and The Pretender A Study In The Writing of History By A. J. Youngson 1985
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Glimpses Of Church and Social Life In The Highlands In Olden Times and Other Papers By Alexander Macpherson 1893
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Maclean Of The Gold Coast The Life and Times of George Maclean 1801-1847 By G.E. Metcalfe 1962
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Origins Of The Forty-Five and Other Papers Relating To That Rising Edited by Walter Biggar Blaikie 1975
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Seaforth Highlanders Edited By Colonel John Sym 1962
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MACNAB The Last Laird By Roland Wild 1938 1st Edition
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West Highland Survey An Essay In Human Ecology Edited By Fraser Darling 1955
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Bits Of Old Edinburgh Removed or Altered Recent Improved Schemes By John Reid 1900
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The Master Masons To The Crown of Scotland and Their Works By Rev. Robert Scott 1893
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The Antiques of Scotland By Francis Grose Esq 1797 2 Volume Set
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A Tour In Scotland and Voyage To The Hebrides 1772, 1769 3 Volume Set 1776
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The Victoria History Of The Counties of England Edited By R. B. Pugh 1982
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Irish University Press Series of British Parliamentary Papers First and Second Reports From The Select Committee On Emigration, Scotland, Together With Minutes of Evidence Appendices and Index Emigration 3 1968
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The Builders Of Edinburgh New Town 1767-1795 By Anthony Lewis 2014
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Conflict, Identity and Economic Development Ireland and Scotland 1600-1939 1995
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The Loyal Clans By Audrey Cunningham 1932
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James Finlay & Company Limited Manufactures and East India Merchants 1750-1950
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The Saxon Kings By Richard Humble Introduction By Antonia Fraser 1980
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The Peerage Of Scotland Containing As Historical and Genealogical Account of the Nobility of That Kingdom From Their Origin To The Present Generation By Robert Douglas 1764
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Lord of The Isles Lord Leverhulme In The Hebrides By Nigel Nicolson 1960
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Who Are The Scots? Edited By Gordon Menzies 1975
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Settlements of Western Perthshire Land and Society North of The Highland Line 1480-1851 By James Stewart 1990
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Sidelights on Highland History By William Mackay 1925
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The Province of Strathnaver Editor John R. Baldwin 2000
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Crieff & Strathearn Through Time By Colin Mayall 2010
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Scottish Market Crosses By John W. Small Architect Stirling 1900
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The Royal Palace of Linlithgow Illustrated By James Collie, Architect
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Baronage of Scotland Containing An Historical and Genealogical Account of the Gentry of That Kingdom By Sir Robert Douglas 1798
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Scottish History & Life 1902
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The House of Commons 1754-1790 By Sir Lewis Namier & John Brooke 1985
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Papers On Sutherland Estate Management 1802-1816 Edited By R. J. Adam Volume I & II 1972
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The Cinema and Cinema-Going In Scotland, 1896-1950 By Trevor Griffiths 2013
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The Crofter In History By Dalriad 1885
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The Sutherland Clearances 1806-1820 An Introduction By David Forbes 1977
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Chief of Mackay By Ian Grimble 1965
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Into Battle, Winston Churchill's War Speeches, compiled by Randolph S. Churchill, 1942
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