ROBERT MAXWELL

Born in Ruthenia in 1923 (Present day parts of Eastern Europe) Escaped to United Kingdom after the outbreak of World War 2 Got enlisted in the British army and got promoted to the rank of captain Became UK citizen in 1946
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Origins Of MCC
Association with Ferdinand Springer
Leading publisher of Scientific Books Agreed to act as their representative outside Germany

Formation of EPPAC and LMS

EPPAC got exclusive worldwide distribution rights for Springers journals and books LMS formed in 1949 with 49% stake with Springer Took over the distribution of Springers books outside Germany on behalf of EPPAC
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Formation of Pergamon Press

Joint Venture with British publisher, Butterworth & Co. Ltd
LMS to distribute Springers scientific journals for them Venture turned out to be unprofitable

Maxwell gained 75% of the company by 1951

Bought Butterworths share in the Joint Venture Acquired half of the German interest Renamed as Pergamon Press Ltd.
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