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These are a small selection of the quality publications available at the John Knox House Bookshop. Please feel free to browse. All of these books are readily in stock. If you would like to place an order then please do so. We can take orders by cheque or by credit card. Details of how are at the bottom of this page. Please take careful note of anything you want before moving on to the order form. This site does not yet have a shopping cart facility, but we hope to add one soon.
BEST-SELLING JOHN KNOX HOUSE BOOKS
John Knox: Scotland's Great Reformer
pp24. Pub 1999
This biography of John Knox, leader of the Reformation in Scotland, touches on his life and work. Full of facts and photographs, it makes an excellent introduction to one of Scotland's most important historical figures.
£2.99 (+£1.00p&p)
John Knox House
by Donald Smith
pp74. Pub 1996
This book not only tells you of the colourful history of the John Knox House but also include detailed biographies of the important figures to have lived here, most notably John Knox, and the Mosman family who were goldsmiths to the Kings and Queens of Scotland. The first comprehensive study of the architecture and history of this unique house.
£5.00 (+1.25p&p)
John Knox
by Henry R Sefton
pp124. Pub 1993
John Knox is best known as a reformer of church and state, a charismatic figure cutting a broad swathe through the pages of Scottish history. This book contains a detailed biography of Knox, and a collection of Knox's writings on different subjects, giving a real insight into the man and his beliefs.
£6.50 (+£1.50 p&p)
The Reformation in Scotland
by John Knox
pp364. Pub 1898
In this remarkable work, originally dictated to his Secretaries between 1559 and 1571, John Knox tells the story of his times and the progress of the Reformation in Scotland. These pages breathe the sense of excitement and expectation possible only to an eye-witness and participant in the unfolding drama of the Reformation in 16th Century Scotland.
£5.95 (+£2.00 p&p)
The Scots Confession of 1560
pp24. Pub 1960.
- being "The Confession of the Faith and Doctrine believed and professed by the Protestants of Scotland..." - has been translated freely here in modern idiom for the convenience of the layman, by the esteemed author James Bulloch.
£2.00 (+£1.00 p&p)
John Knox House:
History & Drama - A Brief Guide

pp16. Pub 1991
The Guide and Keepsake for the John Knox House Museum. This ever popular publication gives a real feel for the history of the house and the people associated with it.
FREE when you buy any two other books
OTHER BEST-SELLING TITLES
City of Edinburgh
pp28. Millenium Ed.
This pictorial guide to Scotland's capital city is full on facts and stunning colour photographs, as well as a map and a suggested guided tour. Ideal for anyone wishing to visit the city, or those just curious. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Japanese.
£2.99 (+£1.00 p&p)
Mary Queen of Scots
pp21. Pub 1993
A pictorial guide to probably Scotland's most romantic yet tragic figure. Queen at the time of the Reformation, Catholic Mary reigned over a newly protestant Scotland before being forced to abdicate in 1567. Her noble birth and strong Catholic beliefs eventually led to her imprisonment and execution.
£2.99 (+£1.00 p&p)
kings&queens.jpg (348135 bytes)Scotland's Kings & Queens
pp20. Pub 1992
This colourful and fact packed publication covers the Kings and Queens of Scotland from 843AD and Kenneth MacAlpin, the first King of all Scotland, to James VI and the Union of Crowns in 1603. An interesting insight into the people at the helm of Scotland's violent and colourful history.
£2.99 (+£1.00 p&p)

The Story of Scotland
by Nigel Tranter
pp266. Pub 1987
Master historian and storyteller, Nigel Tranter, combines documentary evidence with legends, myths, stories and memories to produce one of the most informative and readable books ever published on Scottish history. An author of some 70 books on this subject, his passion for Scotland and its history shines through.
£7.99 (+£2.50 p&p)

William Wallace
pp20. Pub1997
Not the Hollywood version, but the true story of a landless second son of an obscure Scottish knight who, when barely out of his teens, raised an army of common people and drove the occupying English army out of Scotland. Scotland's favourite son and greatest hero.
£2.99 (+£1.00 p&p)
A Guide to The Royal Mile
pp48. Pub 1997
This book is acknowledged as the most informative guide to the Old Town of Edinburgh. Illustrated with photos and prints it tells the story of this ancient thoroughfare. A central map gives the location of each of the 155 different features so it is easy to pick and choose what you want to see. An indispensible source or information for every visitor.
£2.50 (+£1.00 p&p)
Cheques (£'s Sterling only) should be made payable to "The Netherbow" and sent to:

John Knox House
45 High Street
Royal Mile
Edinburgh
EH1 1SR
United Kingdom

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Thank you for taking the time to browse through our bookshop. The books you see here are only a few of our excellent range of books on Scotlands history, people, myths, legends and stories. If you don't find what you want here then please write, fax or telephone your enquiry - we may be able to help.


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