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.

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Memoirs of The Court of King James The First By Lucy Aikin In Two Volumes Vol I 1823

Memoirs of The Court of King James The First By Lucy Aikin In Two Volumes Vol I 1823

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H.M. Destroyers By Lieut-Commander P.K. Kemp 1956

H.M. Destroyers By Lieut-Commander P.K. Kemp 1956

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The Most Formidable Thing The Story of the Submarine From Its earliest Days To The End of World War 1 By William Jameson 1965

The Most Formidable Thing The Story of the Submarine From Its earliest Days To The End of World War 1 By William Jameson 1965

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Ancient Law Its Connection With The Early History of Society and Its Relation To Modern Ideas By Sir Henry Sumner Maine 1908

Ancient Law Its Connection With The Early History of Society and Its Relation To Modern Ideas By Sir Henry Sumner Maine 1908

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The Making of Classical Edinburgh 1750-1840 By A.J. Youngson 1968

The Making of Classical Edinburgh 1750-1840 By A.J. Youngson 1968

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Scottish Men of Letters In The Eighteenth Century By Henry Grey Graham 1908

Scottish Men of Letters In The Eighteenth Century By Henry Grey Graham 1908

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School Inspection In Scotland 1840-1966 By T. R. Bone 1968

School Inspection In Scotland 1840-1966 By T. R. Bone 1968

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Inglorious Rebellion The Jacobite Risings Of 1708, 1715 and 1719 By Christopher Sinclair-Stevenson 1971

Inglorious Rebellion The Jacobite Risings Of 1708, 1715 and 1719 By Christopher Sinclair-Stevenson 1971

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Royal Blood King Richard III and the Mystery of the Princes By Bertram Fields 2000

Royal Blood King Richard III and the Mystery of the Princes By Bertram Fields 2000

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Massacre of The Innocents The Crofton Diaries, Ypres 1914-1915 Edited By Gavin Roynon 2004

Massacre of The Innocents The Crofton Diaries, Ypres 1914-1915 Edited By Gavin Roynon 2004

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The Story of Belgium With A Chapter On The Congo Free State By Carlyle Smythe 1900

The Story of Belgium With A Chapter On The Congo Free State By Carlyle Smythe 1900

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Ludlow 1085-1660 A Social, Economic and Political History By Michael Faraday 1991

Ludlow 1085-1660 A Social, Economic and Political History By Michael Faraday 1991

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A Bibliography of Works Relating To Scotland 1916-1950 P.D. Hancock Part 1 1959

A Bibliography of Works Relating To Scotland 1916-1950 P.D. Hancock Part 1 1959

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Life, Letters, And Diaries of Sir Stafford Northcote First Earl Of Iddesleigh By Andrew Lang 1891

Life, Letters, And Diaries of Sir Stafford Northcote First Earl Of Iddesleigh By Andrew Lang 1891

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The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars In England Begun In The Year 1641 By Edward Earl of Clarendon 1712

The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars In England Begun In The Year 1641 By Edward Earl of Clarendon 1712

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The Winnowing Years by N. Brysson Morrison, 1949, Old Book

The Winnowing Years by N. Brysson Morrison, 1949, Old Book

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Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan General U.S. Army In 2 Volumes 1888

Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan General U.S. Army In 2 Volumes 1888

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The Greek Myths Introduced By Kenneth McLeish The Folio Society 2003

The Greek Myths Introduced By Kenneth McLeish The Folio Society 2003

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The Age of Elegance 1812-1822 By Arthur Bryant 1950

The Age of Elegance 1812-1822 By Arthur Bryant 1950

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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

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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The Well of the Heads, and other Tales of the Scottish Clans by Stuart McHardy, 2005

The Well of the Heads, and other Tales of the Scottish Clans by Stuart McHardy, 2005

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The Sword-bearers, Studies in Supreme Command in the First World War by Correlli Barnett, 1963

The Sword-bearers, Studies in Supreme Command in the First World War by Correlli Barnett, 1963

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The Alban Guide, The Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban and its Surroundings, 1962

The Alban Guide, The Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban and its Surroundings, 1962

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Airlie, A Parish History by The Rev. William Wilson, 1917

Airlie, A Parish History by The Rev. William Wilson, 1917

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The Justiciary Records of Argyll and The Isles 1664-1705 by John Cameron, Volume I, 1949

The Justiciary Records of Argyll and The Isles 1664-1705 by John Cameron, Volume I, 1949

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The Soap Man, Lewis, Harris and Lord Leverhulme by Roger Hutchinson, 2003

The Soap Man, Lewis, Harris and Lord Leverhulme by Roger Hutchinson, 2003

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Discover Scotland's History by A. D. Cameron, 1998

Discover Scotland's History by A. D. Cameron, 1998

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Crofting Years by Francis Thompson, 1991

Crofting Years by Francis Thompson, 1991

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Scotland's Heraldic Heritage, The Lion Rejoicing by Charles J. Burnett & Mark D. Dennis, 1997

Scotland's Heraldic Heritage, The Lion Rejoicing by Charles J. Burnett & Mark D. Dennis, 1997

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The Isle of Man & The Jacobite Network by Frances Wilkins

The Isle of Man & The Jacobite Network by Frances Wilkins

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Pitlochry, Heritage of a Highland District by Colin Liddell, Signed, 1993

Pitlochry, Heritage of a Highland District by Colin Liddell, Signed, 1993

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Photographs and Local History by George Oliver, 1989

Photographs and Local History by George Oliver, 1989

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Battle Studies in the Peninsula, May 1808-January 1809, by Richard Partridge and Michael Oliver, 1998

Battle Studies in the Peninsula, May 1808-January 1809, by Richard Partridge and Michael Oliver, 1998

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The Highland Clearances by Eric Richards, 2008

The Highland Clearances by Eric Richards, 2008

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Illustrated Guide to Ancient Monuments in the Ownership or Guardianship of The Ministry of Works, Volume VI Scotland by Childe & Simpson, 1961

Illustrated Guide to Ancient Monuments in the Ownership or Guardianship of The Ministry of Works, Volume VI Scotland by Childe & Simpson, 1961

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Bute: An Island History by Ian Maclagan and Anne Speirs

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Bute: An Island History by Ian Maclagan and Anne Speirs

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