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.
Looking for a particular title or subject? Use our search function to find books by author, topic, or date.
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Scottish Burgh and County Heraldry By R. M. Urquhart 1973
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David I The King Who Made Scotland By Richard Oram 2004
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The Minutes Of The Justices Of The Peace For Lanarkshire 1707-1723 Transcribed and Edited By Charles A. Malcolm 1931
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Warriors Of The Word The World Of The Scottish Highlanders By Michael Newton 2009
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Deserted Settlements In Glenlednock Strathearn By Elizabeth Colvin Bain
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David Dale of New Lanark A Bright Luminary To Scotland By David J McLaren 1999
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Montesquieu and English Politics (1750-1800) By F.T. H. Fletcher 1980
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Boy Soldiers Of The Great War By Richard Van Emden 2012
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Scotland's Story By Tom Steel 1985
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The Art of The Picts Sculpture and Metalwork In Early Medieval Scotland By George Henderson & Isabel Henderson 2004
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Genealogical Collections Concerning Families In Scotland, Made By Walter MacFarlane 1750-1751 In 2 Volumes
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The Pictish Nation, It's People & Its Church by Archibald B. Scott, 1918, First Edition
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Glencoe and the Indians, A real-life family saga which spans two continents, several centuries and more than thirty generations to link Scotland's clans with the native peoples of the American West by James Hunter, 1996
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Waters Under The Bridge Twentieth Century Tollcross, Fountainbridge and The West Port 1990
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Whig Organization In The General Election of 1790 Selections From The Blair Adam Papers Edited By Donald E. Ginter 1967
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'Iron Harvests Of The Field' The Making of Farm Machinery In Britain Since 1800 By Peter Dewey 2008
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Social Life In Former Days Chiefly In The Province of Moray Illustrated By Letters and Family Papers By E. Dunbar Dunbar 1865
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Scotland's Roman Remains By Lawrence Keppie 1990
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A Family In Skye 1908-1916 By Isobel MacDonald 1980
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The Scotland of Our Fathers A Study of Scottish Life In The Nineteenth Century By Elizabeth S. Haldane 1933
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The Highland Clearances By John Prebble 1963
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Queen Victoria A Biography by Sidney Lee, with Portraits, Facsimile, and Map, 1904
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The Abbeys of Scotland by G. Reid Anderson
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They Saw It Happen An Anthology Of Eye-Witness Accounts of Events In British History 55 B.C. - A.D. 1485 Compiled By W.O. Hassall 1959
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