Her Majesty's Mails by William Lewins

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Author Lewins, William
LoC No. 05028475
Title Her Majesty's Mails
An Historical and Descriptive Account of the British Post-Office
Credits E-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi, Paul Clark, The Philatelic Digital Library Project (http://www.tpdlp.net), and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://archive.org/details/toronto)
Summary "Her Majesty's Mails" by William Lewins is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of the British Post-Office, tracing its origins, development, and systematic evolution up to that period. The author aims to shed light on an institution that has shaped communication in England, highlighting its significance in civil society and its advancements over time. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive study of postal history, beginning with references to ancient postal systems and leading into the formative years of England's postal services. Lewins discusses the early attempts at establishing a postal service in various civilizations, including the Persian empire and ancient Rome, before detailing England’s gradual development of its own postal system. He notes significant milestones, such as the establishment of regular posts under Edward IV and the eventual creation of a General Post-Office in the seventeenth century, emphasizing key figures and reforms that shaped the institution. The introductory chapters not only cover the mechanical aspects of postal systems but also underscore their societal impact, engaging the reader with the historical trajectory that led to the British Post-Office as a vital entity in modern communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Subject Postal service -- Great Britain
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EBook-No. 42129
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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