History of the Post in England from the Romans to the Stuarts
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Common Carriers
Cursus Publicus
early modern postal service development
Edward III
England
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Gough Map
Henry III
historical document authentication
James Beard
John Paston
John Stonor
medieval communication networks
messenger systems England
Pope Alexander III
Post Horses
Post Master
postal history research
postal services
Richard III
Roman times
royal correspondence studies
Royal Messengers
royal post
Sir John Stonor
Sir John Wallop
Sir William Stonor
Stuart times
Sulpicia Lepidina
Tudor administration
Wooden Bridge
Young Men
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- ISBN 9780367136383
- Weight: 453g
- Dimensions: 189 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 21 Sep 2020
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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This book was originally published in 1998. 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.
Philip Beale
