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A history of Longmans and their books, 1724-1990 : longevity in publishing / Asa Briggs.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Briggs, Asa, 1921-2016.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Longman (Firm)--History.
- Longman (Firm).
- Publishers and publishing--England--History.
- Publishers and publishing.
- Book industries and trade--England--History.
- Book industries and trade.
- History.
- England.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 587 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London : British Library ; New Castle, DE : Oak Knoll Press, 2008.
- 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.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781584562344
- 158456234X
- 9780712348737
- 0712348735
- OCLC:
- 231724433
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