When did Frank Cass arrive in London?
Frank Cass arrived in London on the 11th of July 1930. His father worked as a cabinetmaker while his mother traced her lineage to Poland.
Questions about Frank Cass
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where did Frank Cass open his first independent bookshop?
Frank Cass opened his own independent shop on Southampton Row in 1953. The location placed him directly within the heart of London's publishing district after he learned the trade at The Economist Bookshop.
Which press did Frank Cass purchase in 1974 that generated significant wealth?
Frank Cass purchased Irish Academic Press in 1974 which brought 1,000 volumes of British Parliamentary Papers from 1801 to 1901 into his collection. He made much of his wealth through this specific press operation.
What academic journals did Frank Cass publish under his company?
Frank Cass published Middle Eastern Studies starting in 1964 and later added Business History and The Journal of Peasant Studies. Other titles such as West European Politics and Slavery and Abolition joined the series alongside Intelligence and National Security.
When did Frank Cass die and how old was he?
Frank Cass passed away on the 9th of August 2007 at the age of 77. His death concluded a long career that spanned from the war years into the new millennium.