La réforme postale en France by François-Guillaume Barrillon

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Author Barrillon, François-Guillaume, 1804-1885
Title La réforme postale en France
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Summary "La réforme postale en France" by François-Guillaume Barrillon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text addresses the urgent need for postal reform in France, exploring the limitations of the existing postal system, its economic implications, and the societal benefits that could be realized through modernization. It draws upon both statistical data and historical context to argue for a more efficient and accessible postal service. At the start of the work, Barrillon outlines the growing consensus among various organizations—such as chambers of commerce and local governance—regarding the necessity for postal reform in France. He discusses past legislative attempts to improve the system, highlighting the setbacks due to government indecision and the challenges posed by fiscal conservatism. The opening section sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the postal system's history, the economic forces at play, and the anticipated impact of proposed reforms, thereby establishing a framework for the detailed analysis that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Subject Postal service -- France
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EBook-No. 19756
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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