The History of the British Post Office by Joseph Clarence Hemmeon
"The History of the British Post Office" by Joseph Clarence Hemmeon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development and evolution of the British Post Office from its inception in the royal mail system to its establishment as a public service. It focuses on significant changes in policy, structure, and public utilization of the postal service throughout different eras of British history. The opening of
the work presents an overview of the early postal system, describing how the royal posts operated predominantly through royal messengers tasked with the conveyance of state letters, alongside various informal means of communication among the populace. It discusses the initial establishment of the Post Office under the direction of Sir Brian Tuke, emphasizing the challenges faced and the gradual evolution of how letters were managed and delivered, setting the stage for more significant reforms and developments in the following chapters. This historical context is essential for understanding the later transformation of the Post Office into a modern institution that serves both governmental and public interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hemmeon, Joseph Clarence, 1880- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12035538 |
| Title | The History of the British Post Office |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Postal service -- Great Britain -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42983 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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