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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Life Among the Scots by Janet Adam Smith, 1946, Antique Book
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Fisher Blue, A Collection of North-east Tales and Poems, by Peter Buchan, 1988, Signed
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The Siege of Caerlaverock, Rendered into rime by C. W. Scott-Giles, The Heraldry Society, 1960
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Clearance and Improvement, Land, Power and People in Scotland 1700-1900 by T. M. Devine, 2006
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Scotland In The Thirties by Rudolph Kenna, 1987
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Forfar Over the Past 150 Years from Old Prints and Photographs by Ernest Mann (First Edition)
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Stirling Observer 150 Years On by Bob McCutcheon, 1992
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Reflections of Old Perth, A Perth Museum & Art Gallery & Melven Press Publication, 1979
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Profit Not Loss, The Story of The Baikies of Tankerness by Bryce Wilson, 2003
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The Story of James Maxton M.P, 1885-1946, 1985
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James V King of Scots by Caroline Bingham, 1971
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Scotland in the Age of Improvement edited by N.T. Phillipson and Rosalind Mitchison, 1996
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Portpatrick Through The Ages by R. R. Cunningham, 1985
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A-Z of Scottish Castles, a Traveller's Guide by Brian Wakefield
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General Wade's Legacy, The 18th Century Military Road System in Perthshire by Lindsay Farquharson, 2011
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The Battlefields of Scotland Their Legend and Story By T.C.F. Brotchie 1913
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Shield of Empire The Royal Navy and Scotland by Brian Lavery, 2007
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The Panmure Papers Being a Selection From The Correspondence of Fox Maule, Second Baron Panmure, Afterwards Eleventh Earl of Dalhouse Edited By Sir George Douglas and Sir George Dalhousie Vol I & II 1908
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A History of the Peninsular War Volume IX Modern Studies of the War in Spain and Portugal 1808-1814 edited by Paddy Griffith
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Years of Victory 1802-1812 by Arthur Bryant, 1963
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Henry V A Biography By Harold F. Hutchison 1967
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The State Of The Scottish Working Class In 1843 Ian Levitt and Christopher Smout 1979
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Captain Coignet Soldier of the Empire, 1897
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Pictorial Scotland and Ireland, Containing Upwards of Three Hundred and Twenty Copyright Illustrations
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Revenue Of The Scottish Crown, 1681 By Sir William Purves 1897
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The Remaking Of Modern Europe 1789-1878 By J.A.R. Marriott
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Roman And Native In North Britain Edited By I.A. Richmond 1961
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Lost Dundee, Dundee's Lost Architectural Heritage Charles McKean and Patricia Whatley with Kenneth Baxter
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The Story Of San Michele By Axel Munthe 1935
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The Lake Of Menteith : Its Islands And Vicinity With Historical Accounts Of The Priory Of Inchmahome and The Earldom Of Menteith By A.F. Hutchison 1899
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The Laws And Acts Of Parliament Made By Kings & Queens Of Scotland 1681
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A Brief Survey Of British History By George Townsend Warner
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Studies In The History Of Scottish Education 1872-1939
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The New Oxford History Of Music Volume II Early Medieval Music Up Until 1300
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The Historie Of The Reformatioun Of Religioun Within The Realm Of Scotland Knox
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Pompeii Volume I 1831 - The Library Of Entertaining Knowledge
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