A history of Longmans and their books, 1724-1990 : longevity in publishing /

"Social historian Briggs tells the story of Longmans' role in the book trade and its international, social, economic, intellectual, and cultural history. The UK's oldest commercial publisher, they have produced numerous books on law, medicine, religion, science, sport, reference, and...

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Main Author:	Briggs, Asa, 1921-2016
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London : New Castle, DE : British Library ; Oak Knoll Press, 2008.
Subjects:	Longman (Firm) > History. Publishers and publishing > England > History. Book industries and trade > England > History.

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Summary:	"Social historian Briggs tells the story of Longmans' role in the book trade and its international, social, economic, intellectual, and cultural history. The UK's oldest commercial publisher, they have produced numerous books on law, medicine, religion, science, sport, reference, and education. Includes index, over 260 illustrations, and five appendices"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	xi, 587 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781584562344 (Oak Knoll Press : alk. paper) 158456234X (Oak Knoll Press : alk. paper) 9780712348737 (British Library) 0712348735 (British Library)