A history of Longmans and their books, 1724-1990
Subtitle: longevity in publishing
By: Asa Briggs.
Publisher: British Library; Oak Knoll Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London; New Castle, DE
Language: eng
Number of pages: 587
ISBN-13: 9781584562344
Subjects: Longman (Firm) -- History; Publishers and publishing -- England -- History; Book industries and trade -- England -- History
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.