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A History of the Post in England from the Romans to the Stuarts (Hardcover, New Ed)
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A History of the Post in England from the Romans to the Stuarts (Hardcover, New Ed)
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From Roman times until this century the business of government has
been largely carried out by the writing of letters, either in the
form of instructions or of authorisations to deliver information
orally. These documents were addressed to the recipient and
authenticated by a seal or signature, often having a greeting and a
personal conclusion. The messengers who took them also carried
copies of laws and regulations, summonses to courts and whatever
else was needed for the administration of the country. Without a
means of speedy delivery to all concerned there could be no
effective government. Separate postal services developed to meet
the needs of nobles, the church, merchants, towns and the public.
This book discusses three meanings of the word 'post': the letters,
those who carried them, and the means of distribution. It shows
that there is some continuity from Roman times and that the postal
service established throughout England after the conquest of 1066
continued until 1635 when it was officially extended to the public,
thus starting its amalgamation with the other services.
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