Download or read book A History of Longmans and Their Books, 1724-1990 written by Asa Briggs and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.