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    • Author/Creator:Briggs, Asa, 1921-2016.
    • Title:A history of Longmans and their books, 1724-1990 : longevity in publishing / Asa Briggs.
    • ISBN:9781584562344 (Oak Knoll Press : alk. paper)
      158456234X (Oak Knoll Press : alk. paper)
      9780712348737 (British Library)
      0712348735 (British Library)
    • Published/Created:London : British Library ; New Castle, DE : Oak Knoll Press, 2008.
    • Physical Description:xi, 587 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
    • Yale Holdings

      • Location:BRITISH ART CENTER, Reference Library (Non-Circulating)

      • Call Number: Z325.L66 B75 2008 (LC)
      • Status:No information available 
       
    • 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.
    • Format:Book
    • BibliographyIncludes bibliographical references and index.
    • Subjects:Longman (Firm)--History.
      Publishers and publishing--England--History.
      Book industries and trade--England--History.