Buy Non Fiction books from East Neuk Books, there is a huge selection of old and new titles.
When one thinks of literature, the joys of fiction are one of the first things that comes to mind. Or the unique pleasures of poetry. But of course there’s a wide demographic of readers that feel deeply that reality can indeed be stranger than fiction. That with the bizarre and quirky happenings that go on in real life, there is more than enough material for great literature. And so there has risen a large cry for nonfiction, for texts that engage with the world as it is as compared to how we can imagine it to be. Of course, they’re right!
One of the largest sub-sections of our whole online store, nonfiction can truly be said to have something for everyone. It includes the joys of comedy and the deep dives into the past provided by historical texts. Whether you’re looking for the best collection of show dogs or an in-depth engagement with just how important the Battle of Bannockburn truly was, looking through our nonfiction section will prove to be a real treat.
One of the great pleasures of meandering through such a broad section is that you may find titles that you didn’t even know you were looking for. Someone looking for a volume of military history might come out with a biography of Scottish childhood, or a Medievalist may find a book on the diaspora completely engrossing. This is the power of Scottish nonfiction books, and here at East Neuk Books you’ll find the best place to buy nonfiction books online!
No matter what your tastes are, you can rest assured that you’ll always find something you’ll like!
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Great British Family Names and Their History : What's in a Name? by John Moss (Author) For better or worse, what we are is often determined by our ...
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Elizabeth Jane Howard, acclaimed author of the Cazalet Chronicles, once said that she would certainly have been a gardener had she not become a wri...
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Ever dream of packing up and escaping to a simpler life on the land, just the Cornish landscape and a few cows and goats rising up to greet you ea...
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If you belong to the Clan Gunn then this clan book is ideal for you - makes a great gift idea. This clan book features the origins of Clan Gunn an...
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If you're looking for high-quality Scottish biography books online, Hammer of the Scots: Edward I and the Scottish Wars of Independence is a popul...
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If you belong to the Clan Henderson then this clan book is ideal for you - makes a great gift idea. This clan book features the origins of Clan Hen...
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Heraldry and Stained Glass at Apothecaries' Hall by William Shand (Author) , Andrew Wallington-Smith (Author) Apothecaries' Hall, home of the Worsh...
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This new addition to Luster's successful, practical and attractive Hidden series, covering countries and regions, is the perfect book for those who...
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These mini animals are quick and easy to make so they are perfect for the beginner as well as giving the more advanced crocheter an afternoon's fu...
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Victorian visitors had shooting lodges Scots had trips doon the watter. Norwegian citizens had hytte Scots had Butlins.Why have the inhabitants of ...
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Intelligent, politically bold, and beautiful to browse [...] Every bookshelf needs a copy." - Disability Arts OnlineIn this stylishly illustrated b...
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How did the Scottish legal system respond to what were deemed 'illicit and unnatural practices' after 1900? Offers a new perspective on the relatio...
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Here the brave history of this romantic cloth is examined in detail, covering the span of Scotland's history and the manner in which tartan was enm...
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In Search of Angels : Travels to the Edge of the World by Alistair Moffat (Author) Longlisted for The Highland Book Prize 2020Fourteen centuries ag...
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There can be no relationship in Europe's history more creative, significant, vexed and uneasy than that between Scotland and England. From the Mid...
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This is the ninth volume in the ten-part series of regional books examining the industrial railways of England, Scotland and Wales. Like elsewhere ...
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Industry, Business and Society in Scotland Since 1700 Edited by: A.J.G. Cummings, T.M. Devine This is a collection of 12 essays penned by former st...
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At the time when the prehistoric kingdom of Dalriada flourished, Ireland was one of the richest countries in the world with trade links as far afie...
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For more than 2000 years the people of St Kilda remained remote from the world. Its society was viable, even Utopian; but in the nineteenth century...
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Islay : The Land of the Lordship by David Caldwell (Author) This is the history of Islay up to the present day with a particular focus on the peopl...
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The defeat of the Jacobites in 1746 enabled government statesmen and administrators, north and south of the border, to begin a policy of punishment...
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Jacobites : A New History of the '45 Rebellion by Jacqueline Riding (Author) The 1745 Jacobite Rebellion was a turning point in British history. Wh...
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Between the 1930s and 1980s, folk singer Jock Duncan interviewed around 60 veterans of the First World War, mainly in his native North East of Scot...
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John Gorrie was a respected colonial judge, albeit defiantly and decidedly not on the side of the ruling classes in the territories where he was po...
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Amit Patel is working as a trauma doctor when a rare condition causes him to lose his sight within thirty-six hours. Totally dependent on others an...
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The iconic figure of Robert the Bruce has gone down through the centuries as one of the most remarkable leaders of all time. With equal parts tenac...
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The new edition of bestselling knitting classic Best in Show, combining the best of Joanna Osborne and Sally Muir's dog designs. With over 15 knit...
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Knitting is a relaxing and therapeutic pastime, and this winning combination focuses on mindfulness and the perfect stress-busting knitting projec...
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If you belong to the Clan Lamont then this clan book is ideal for you - makes a great gift idea. This clan book features the origins of Clan Lamont...
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LARGOS UNTOLD STORIES a book covering Witches, cannibalism, serious perverts, sea battles ,Plague, maniac sea captains and the bigamist drunken ant...
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While canvassing for the Scottish independence referendum in 2014 Neil Findlay made a discovery. Visiting the home that used to be his grandparent...
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If you belong to the Clan Lindsay then this clan book is ideal for you - makes a great gift idea. This clan book features the origins of Clan Lind...
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Line by Line: Scotland is an illustrated guide to the country’s railway, showcasing a collection of images captured over around twenty years. A cel...
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In an age of highly processed foods and more and more people with food allergies and intolerances, interest in local and organic foods and healthy ...
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Lords of the Isles : From Viking Warlords to Clan Chiefs by Timothy Venning (Author) In contrast to most of Scotland, the north-western coast and t...
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Thanks to Shakespeare, the name Macbeth has become a byword for political ambition realised by bloody violence. Fiona Watson has uncovered, buried ...
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