Collection: History Books
Discover antique and vintage history books that bring the past to life through stories, events, and ideas from previous generations. Perfect for collectors, history lovers, and anyone inspired by the world’s rich heritage.
Step back in time with our collection of antique and vintage history books. These timeless volumes offer a fascinating glimpse into the thoughts, events, and discoveries that shaped the world, preserving knowledge from times long gone by. Whether you’re an avid collector or simply a lover of history, our extensive selection brings the past to life in its most authentic form.
The Timeless Value of Vintage & Antique History Books
Old history books do more than recount the past; they capture the ideas, artistry, and perspectives of previous generations. From beautifully bound early editions to fascinating works from the 19th and 20th centuries, each book is a window into the world as it was understood at the time. These volumes offer collectors and history lovers a tangible link to the people and events that shaped our shared story.
Explore Our History Books by Category
We take great pride in offering a wide selection of 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 and are proud to offer a remarkable range of rare and collectible editions, each telling the unique story of Scotland's rich past. Scroll down to view all of our history books on offer, or click the links below to explore a specific history book collection:
- Scottish History Books – Discover the stories, legends, and pivotal moments that have shaped Scotland’s unique identity.
- English History Books – Delve into the rich tapestry of England’s past, from monarchy and empire to everyday life.
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British History Books – Explore the fascinating events and figures that have influenced Britain through the ages.
- Other History Books – Find hidden gems and lesser-known histories from around the world and across time.
- Naval and Military History Books – Uncover tales of conflict, bravery, and strategy from the battlefields and high seas.
- Natural History Books – Journey through the wonders of nature and scientific discovery as recorded in historic texts.
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Rural Life In Victorian Aberdeenshire By William Alexander 1992
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Dunadd An Early Dalriadic Capital By Alan Lane and Ewan Campbell 2000
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Lordship and Power In The North of Scotland The Noble House of Huntly 1603-1690 By Barry Robertson 2011
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From Church To State The Significance of the Education Act of 1861 In East Central Scotland By Andrew Bain 1993
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Warlords and Holy Men Scotland AD80-1000 By Alfred P. Smyth 1984
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Court, Kirk, and Community Scotland 1470-1625 By Jenny Wormald 1981
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The Chiefs of Colquhoun and Their Country By William Fraser Vol I 1869
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In Search of The Picts A Celtic Dark Age Nation By Elizabeth Sutherland 1994
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The Blackwell Dictionary of Historians Edited By John Cannon 1988
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Antiquities & Scenery of The North of Scotland In A Series of Letters To Thomas Pennant Esq By The Rev Charles Cordiner 1780
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Select Views of the Royal Palaces of Scotland From Drawings By William Brown, Glasgow With Illustrative Descriptions By John Jamieson 1830
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The Kirk and The Manse; Sixty Illustrated Views In Tinted Lithography of the Most Interesting and Romantic Parish Kirks and Manses in Scotland: With Descriptive and Historical Notices and An Introduction By The Rev. Robert W. Fraser 1857
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Scotland Illustrated In A Series Of Views Taken Expressly For This Work By Messrs. T. Allom, W. H. Bartlett and H. M'Culloch By William Beattie 1842
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The Celtic Church In Scotland A Study Of Its Penetration Lines and Art Relationships By W. Douglas Simpson 1935
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'More Fruitful Than The Soil' Army, Empire and the Scottish Highlands, 1715-1815 By Andrew Mackillop
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Scotland: The Making and Unmaking of the Nation C.1100-1707 Volume 1-5 2006
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Fonn's Duthchas Land and Legacy Featuring A Narrative Essay By James Hunter 2006
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Boswell in Holland 1763-1764 Including his Correspondence with Belle De Zuylen (Zelide), edited by Frederick A. Pottle, 1952
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The Problem of the Picts, edited by F. T. Wainwright, 1956
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Essays on Growth and Form presented to D'arcy Wentworth Thompson, 1947, Vintage Book
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Deserted Settlements Of Glassary Parish By Allan Begg 2002 Author Signed
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The Second Scottish Wars of Independence 1332-1363 By Chris Brown 2002
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The Lion Rampant A Pictorial History of The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada 1910-1985 By G. C. A. Tyler
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Inchmahome and The Lake of Menteith Illustrations and Notes By John A. Stewart 1933
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