Macmillan
See also Pan-Macmillan and Macmillan Education
The company
The company was founded by Daniel Macmillan who, together with his brother Alexander, published their first book in 1843. Daniel's grandson, Harold Macmillan, joined in 1923 and contributed to the company's success over a period of more than 60 years. He was Prime Minister of the UK from and his famous "winds of change" tour of Africa in the 1960s not only changed the political face of Africa, but also provided the grand old man of publishing an opportunity to expand the Macmillan publishing empire throughout the continent – from oil rich Nigeria to diamond rich South Africa.
In late 1994, Macmillan publishing formally returned to South Africa and Macmillan South Africa (Pty) Ltd was established and registered.
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