A History of Longmans and Their Books 1724-1990: Longevity in Publishing

This story of publishing deals with the history of the oldest commercial publisher in the United Kingdom. Founded by Thomas Longman in Paternoster Row in London in 1724, it tells of the people who ran the firm , the principles they held to and their success as entrepreneurs. The story is told within the context not only of the book trade but also of national and international social, economic, intellectual and cultural history.