9781332097586 - The Administration of the Post Office: From the Introduction of Mr. Rowland Hill's Plan of Penny Postage Up to the Present Time, Grounded on ... on Postage at the C... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating and meticulously researched analysis of the introduction of the penny post in Britain. The author takes readers through the development of the plan, spearheaded by Rowland Hill, and its implementation. The book places the penny post within its broader historical context, detailing the political and social forces that shaped its emergence and the economic considerations that surrounded it. Exploring the thematic depth of the book, the author dives into the clash of ideas surrounding the penny post: the idealistic vision of a cheap and uniform postal system serving the public good versus the more pragmatic approach of revenue generation. The author delves into the intricate workings of the Post Office, examining the impact of the penny post on its administration and revenue, and exposing the heated debate that ensued as the author meticulously examines the shortcomings and successes of the system. The bookââ â¢s significance lies in its insightful portrayal of the penny post as a transformative innovation that challenged existing norms and ignited a passionate public discussion on social, economic, and political issues in Victorian England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.