Collection: Other History Books
Discover antique and vintage history books from around the world, covering exploration, society, and the people who shaped our past. Perfect for collectors, history lovers, and anyone curious about unique stories.
Uncover fascinating stories from across the globe and throughout the centuries with this diverse collection of history books at J.W.B Books. Here you’ll find unique perspectives and rare volumes covering everything from world exploration and discoveries to changes in society and the lives of interesting people from the past. Whether you’re passionate about history or interested in remarkable stories, there’s plenty here to explore.
Explore the Wider World of History
This collection brings together accounts of travel, adventure, scientific progress, and important events in history. Discover stories of explorers, biographies of notable figures, and books that help you understand how different societies have changed over time. Whether you’re interested in journeys, inventions, or the way people lived in different times and places, there’s something here to spark your curiosity.
Browse Our Other Historical Books Collection
Searching for a particular topic, author, or era? Use our search to find books that match your interests. You might also enjoy exploring our History Books, Natural History Books, or Travel & Exploration Books collections for further inspiration.
All of our historical books are carefully described and sourced with expertise, so you can buy with confidence from J.W.B Books. Let these vintage and antique books expand your understanding of the world’s rich and varied past.
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The Territory of the Historian by E. LeRoy Ladurie 1979
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A History of the Teaching of Domestic Subjects by Helen Sillitoe 1933
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Edwardian Conservatism: Five Studies in Adaption, edited by J. A. Thompson and Arthur Mejia 1988 (Modern Political History)
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A Treatise on International Law by William Edward Hall 1890 (Antique Law Book)
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George Washington's War in Caricature and Print by Kenneth Baker 2009 (Modern History Book)
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The Death of a President, November 1963 by William Manchester 1968 (Modern History Book)
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Centuries of Female Days, Englishwomen's Private Diaries by Harriet Blodgett 1989 (Modern Social History Book)
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Te Riri Pakeha, The White Man by Tony Smith (New Zealand History Book, 1986)
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The Drama of Yesterday and To-Day by Clement Scott, Volumes I & II (Theatre History Book Set, 1899)
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Twenty-Five Years in British Guiana by Henry Kirke (Travel & Colonial History Book, 1898)
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The Living Past of Montreal drawn by R. D. Wilson and described by Eric McLean (History Book, 1964)
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Common Sense About Africa by Anthony Sampson (African History Book, 1960)
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Black Kingdoms Black Peoples, The West African Heritage by Anthony Atmore and Gillian Stacey (African History Book, 1985)
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Understanding Maps, A systematic history of their use and development by Alan Hodgkiss, 1981
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Framing America, A Social History of American Art by Frances K. Pohl, 2002
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The Portuguese Seaborne Empire 1415-1825 by C. R. Boxer, 1969
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Customs of the World, A Popular Account of the Manners, Rites and Ceremonies of Men and Women in All Countries, edited by Walter Hutchinson, Two Volume Set
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Smoking Pipes of the North American Indian by J.C.H. King, 1977
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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 Development of Modern France (1870-1939) by D. W. Brogan, 1940
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Horticultural Colour Chart II, The British Colour Council
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Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration, An Encyclopedia edited by Silvio A. Bedini, 1998
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The Iliad translated by E. V. Rieu, Lithographs by Elisabeth Frink, 1975
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The Quiet Canadian, The Secret Service Story of Sir William Stephenson, by H. Montgomery Hyde, 1963
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