Her Majesty’s Mails

Her Majesty’s Mails

William Lewins

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120291493
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Her Majesty’s Mails: A Historical and Descriptive Account of the British Post Office is a book written by William Lewins and published in 1864. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and workings of the British Post Office, which at the time was one of the largest and most important postal systems in the world.Lewins begins by tracing the history of the British Post Office from its origins in the medieval period to its modern incarnation in the mid-19th century. He describes how the postal system evolved over time, from a simple network of messengers and carriers to a complex bureaucracy with its own set of rules and regulations.The book also provides a detailed description of the various services offered by the Post Office, including mail delivery, telegraphy, and the savings bank. Lewins explains how these services were developed and how they were used by the public.Throughout the book, Lewins emphasizes the importance of the Post Office to the British economy and society. He describes how the postal system facilitated communication and commerce, and how it played a key role in the development of the British Empire.Overall, Her Majesty’s Mails is a fascinating historical document that provides a detailed and informative account of the British Post Office in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of communications or the development of modern bureaucracy.Together With An Appendix.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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