Macmillan Publishers
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Macmillan Publishers is a renowned British publishing company founded in 1843 by Scottish brothers Daniel and Alexander Macmillan. Initially, the company started as a bookstore in London before moving to Cambridge, where it began publishing textbooks and novels. Notable works include Charles Kingsley's Westward Ho! and Thomas Hughes's Tom Brown’s School Days. The company expanded its literary reach by publishing works from prominent authors like Lewis Carroll, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Rudyard Kipling. Over time, Macmillan expanded globally, establishing offices in numerous countries. It created influential publications such as Nature and the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. In 1999, the company was acquired by the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, becoming a leading international publisher with diverse imprints and operations across the globe. Today, Macmillan continues to play a significant role in the publishing industry, producing a wide range of books and journals.
