The Macmillans
The Macmillans by Richard Davenport-hines, published by Heinemann in 1992, offers a detailed exploration of the Macmillan family’s history, spanning their rise, triumphs, and misfortunes. This 370-page work delves into the life and career of Harold Macmillan, presenting his achievements and challenges within the broader context of his family dynamics. The narrative highlights the origins of the Macmillan family, tracing their journey from humble beginnings to establishing a significant publishing house that remains influential into the 1990s.
Readers will find a comprehensive account that not only chronicles the family’s legacy but also examines themes of class and power, along with the personal traits that can be inherited across generations. This book serves as both a biography and a reference for those interested in the intersections of family history and the publishing industry. Through its detailed narrative, it provides insights into the complexities of familial relationships and the impact of societal structures on individual lives.
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This is an outline of the history of the Macmillan family, its rise, triumphs and misfortunes. The core of the book is the personality and career of Harold Macmillan, but his achievements and tribulations are seen in the context of his family life. Coming from a peasant background, two Macmillan brothers founded one of the great publishing houses in Victorian a multi-million-pound business which their descendants still control in the 1990s. This is more than a family story, it is a book about class, power and the destructive personal traits that pass from generation to generation.
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