Title: A history of Longmans and their books, 1724-1990 : longevity in publishing /
Authors: Briggs, Asa, 1921-
Publisher: British Library ; Oak Knoll Press,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Longman (Firm) History.; Publishers and publishing England History.; Book industries and trade England History.
Abstract: "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.
Contents: Longevity -- The creation of a business, 1724-1797 -- The dynamic of growth -- Publisher, authors and readers, 1797-1842 -- Leviathan,1842-1879 -- Publisher, readers and authors,1879-1918 -- Continuity and change, 1918-1968 -- Recalling yet re-structuring,1968-1976 -- Profile of and enterprise, 1976-1990 -- Posterity.