A History of Longmans and Their Books 1724-1990 by Asa Briggs

A History of Longmans and Their Books 1724-1990 by Asa Briggs

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Longmans is the oldest commercial publisher in the UK founded in London in 1724 by Thomas Longman. The author tells its history within the context not only of the book trade, but also of national and international social, economic, intellectual and cultural history.

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A History of Longmans and Their Books 1724-1990 by Asa Briggs

Longmans is the oldest commercial publisher in the UK founded in London in 1724 by Thomas Longman. The author tells its history within the context not only of the book trade, but also of national and international social, economic, intellectual and cultural history.
'a landmark publication and a personal triumph for its renowned authorSumptuously illustrated, the history embraces empire, trade, literature and something akin to a corporate biography' History Today 'This book is likely to become the definitive history of Longmans for a generation.' William Gibson, Archives
Asa Briggs is a leading historian both of the Victorian age and communications. He has written many books, amongst which are The Age of Improvement, Victorian People, Victorian Cities and Victorian Things and his magisterial four-volume history of broadcasting in the United Kingdom.
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ISBN 13 9780712348737
ISBN 10 0712348735
Title A History of Longmans and Their Books 1724-1990
Author Asa Briggs
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher British Library Publishing
Year published 2008-04-01
Number of pages 612
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