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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A Tour of Scotland in 1769 by Thomas Pennant, 1979
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A History of The Scottish Miners by R. Page Arnot, 1955
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The Forth Road Bridge, The Official Story, published by the Forth Road Bridge Joint Board
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A Short History of Largieside by Various Authors
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Scottish Burgess, John Cowan, Flashbacks 16th Century, Norman Nichol, 1973
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Highland Laird, Sir Duncan Campbell, Flashbacks 16th Century, Norman Nichol, 1973
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In Search of Scotland, Edited by Gordon Menzies, 2001
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Alienated Affections, The Scottish Experience of Divorce and Separation, 1684-1830 by Leah Leneman, 1998
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Elizabeth and Leicester by Elizabeth Jenkins, 1961
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Flora MacDonald, Her Life in the Highlands and America, by Elizabeth Gray Vining, 1967
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Scottish Coins, A History of Small Change in Scotland by Nicholas Holmes, 1998
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The Highland Clearances by Alexander McKenzie, 2008
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The Carrick Covenanters by James Crichton
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Annandale, Britain in Old Photographs by David Carroll, 2009
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A Short History of Labour in Scotland by W. H. Marwick, 1967
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The Prophecies of the Brahan Seer by Alexander Mackenzie, 1986
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Scotland and the Lowland Tongue, Studies in the Language and Literature of Lowland Scotland in Honour of David D Murison, 1983
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Scotland's Forgotten Massacre by Sandy Mullay, 1979
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Selection of Historic Scotland Information Cards Including Prehistoric Burials, Roman Scotland and The Hidden Past
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Around Aberfeldy, A Brief History by Clare Thomas and David Strachan, 2008
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Miscellany of the Maitland Club Consisting of Original Papers and Other Documents Illustrative of the History and Literature of Scotland, Volume 3 - Part 2, 1848
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Miscellany of the Maitland Club Consisting of Original Papers and Other Documents illustrative of the History and Literature of Scotland, Volume 4, Part 1, 1847
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The Appin Murder, The Killing of the Red Fox by Seamus Carney, 1994
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Growing Up With The Highland Clans by Raymond Lamont Brown, 1978
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The Development of The West of Scotland 1750-1960 by Anthony Slaven, 1975
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Social Theory of the Scottish Enlightenment by Christopher J. Berry, 1997
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Mutiny, Highland Regiments in Revolt, 1743-1804 by John Prebble, 1975
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A Small Country, Scotland 1700-1830, by Neil McCallum, 1983
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The Scottish Countryside in Pictures by F. Fraser Darling
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Salt of the Earth: A Scottish Peoples' History by Howard Mitchell, 2001
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A Colourmaster Guide to Scottish Castles
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"See, When You Look Back..." Clydeside Reminiscences of the Home Front, 1939-45 by Margaret Bennett, Signed
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Renfrewshire, A Scottish County's Hidden Past by Derek Alexander and Gordon McCrae, 2012
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When I Was Young: Voices From Lost Communities in Scotland, The Islands by Timothy Neat, 2000, Signed
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The Horseman's Word: Blacksmiths and Horsemanship in Twentieth-Century Scotland by Timothy Neat, 2002
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Sir William Burrell's Northern Tour, 1758, Edited by John G. Dunbar, 1997
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