Author: Richard R. John
Publisher: Pickering & Chatto Publishers
ISBN: 9781781446027
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1908
Book Description
The American postal system is widely regarded as a prototype of modern governmental organizations. It is also considered to be a precursor for a number of large-scale businesses and was central to the communications revolution of the nineteenth century. This four-volume reset collection documents the history of this remarkable institution, locating it within the wider administrative network that coordinated the circulation of people, information and goods. It involved several modes of transportation and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) and linked the many mass distributors of print media and consumer goods.The pamphlets in this collection document major controversies over communications policy. They link the postal system with debates on cultural values, economic development, political corruption and public finance. The sources in each topic are organized chronologically and set in context with extensive editorial commentary. The collection will be of interest to specialists in the history of law, economics, business, politics and communication as well as historians of the long nineteenth century.
The American Postal Network, 1792-1914
Author: Richard R. John
Publisher: Pickering & Chatto Publishers
ISBN: 9781781446027
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1908
Book Description
The American postal system is widely regarded as a prototype of modern governmental organizations. It is also considered to be a precursor for a number of large-scale businesses and was central to the communications revolution of the nineteenth century. This four-volume reset collection documents the history of this remarkable institution, locating it within the wider administrative network that coordinated the circulation of people, information and goods. It involved several modes of transportation and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) and linked the many mass distributors of print media and consumer goods.The pamphlets in this collection document major controversies over communications policy. They link the postal system with debates on cultural values, economic development, political corruption and public finance. The sources in each topic are organized chronologically and set in context with extensive editorial commentary. The collection will be of interest to specialists in the history of law, economics, business, politics and communication as well as historians of the long nineteenth century.
Publisher: Pickering & Chatto Publishers
ISBN: 9781781446027
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1908
Book Description
The American postal system is widely regarded as a prototype of modern governmental organizations. It is also considered to be a precursor for a number of large-scale businesses and was central to the communications revolution of the nineteenth century. This four-volume reset collection documents the history of this remarkable institution, locating it within the wider administrative network that coordinated the circulation of people, information and goods. It involved several modes of transportation and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) and linked the many mass distributors of print media and consumer goods.The pamphlets in this collection document major controversies over communications policy. They link the postal system with debates on cultural values, economic development, political corruption and public finance. The sources in each topic are organized chronologically and set in context with extensive editorial commentary. The collection will be of interest to specialists in the history of law, economics, business, politics and communication as well as historians of the long nineteenth century.
The American Postal Network, 1792-1914 Vol 1
Author: Richard R John
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040248713
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
By covering both administrative and non-administrative aspects of the postal network, this four-volume reset edition shows how this system was part of a larger network which included different modes of transport and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) as well as political parties (the Democrats, Whigs and Republicans).
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040248713
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
By covering both administrative and non-administrative aspects of the postal network, this four-volume reset edition shows how this system was part of a larger network which included different modes of transport and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) as well as political parties (the Democrats, Whigs and Republicans).
The American Postal Network, 1792-1914 Vol 4
Author: Richard R John
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040251056
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
By covering both administrative and non-administrative aspects of the postal network, this four-volume reset edition shows how this system was part of a larger network which included different modes of transport and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) as well as political parties (the Democrats, Whigs and Republicans).
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040251056
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
By covering both administrative and non-administrative aspects of the postal network, this four-volume reset edition shows how this system was part of a larger network which included different modes of transport and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) as well as political parties (the Democrats, Whigs and Republicans).
The American Postal Network, 1792-1914 Vol 2
Author: Richard R John
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040251048
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
By covering both administrative and non-administrative aspects of the postal network, this four-volume reset edition shows how this system was part of a larger network which included different modes of transport and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) as well as political parties (the Democrats, Whigs and Republicans).
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040251048
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
By covering both administrative and non-administrative aspects of the postal network, this four-volume reset edition shows how this system was part of a larger network which included different modes of transport and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) as well as political parties (the Democrats, Whigs and Republicans).
The American Postal Network, 1792-1914 Vol 3
Author: Richard R John
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040251366
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
By covering both administrative and non-administrative aspects of the postal network, this four-volume reset edition shows how this system was part of a larger network which included different modes of transport and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) as well as political parties (the Democrats, Whigs and Republicans).
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040251366
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
By covering both administrative and non-administrative aspects of the postal network, this four-volume reset edition shows how this system was part of a larger network which included different modes of transport and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) as well as political parties (the Democrats, Whigs and Republicans).
The American postal network, 1792-1914. 2. Contracting
The American Postal Network, 1792 - 1914
The American Postal Network, 1792-1914: Reform, pt. 2, 1861-1914
Author: Richard R. John
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781848931152
Category : Postal service
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781848931152
Category : Postal service
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The American Postal Network, 1792-1914 Vol 1
Author: Richard R. John
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781138757752
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
By covering both administrative and non-administrative aspects of the postal network, this four-volume reset edition shows how this system was part of a larger network which included different modes of transport and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) as well as political parties (the Democrats, Whigs and Republicans).
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781138757752
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
By covering both administrative and non-administrative aspects of the postal network, this four-volume reset edition shows how this system was part of a larger network which included different modes of transport and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) as well as political parties (the Democrats, Whigs and Republicans).