History of the Post-Office Packet Service between the years 1793-1815 (eBook)

Compiled from Records, Chiefly Official

Arthur H. Norway (Autor)

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2022
198 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654737434-3 (EAN)

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Arthur H. Norway's 'History of the Post-Office Packet Service between the years 1793-1815' delves into the intricacies of the postal system during a crucial period in history. Norway's detailed analysis of the packet service provides a scholarly look at how mail was transported and delivered during this time. The book is written in a straightforward, informative style that is accessible to readers interested in postal history and the workings of government services in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Norway's meticulous research and attention to detail make this book a valuable resource for anyone studying this period. The book also sheds light on the importance of communication and transportation networks in shaping social and political landscapes. Arthur H. Norway, a renowned historian and expert on postal services, draws upon his expertise to craft a comprehensive study of the Post-Office Packet Service. His passion for the subject is evident in the depth of detail and analysis present throughout the book. Readers interested in the history of communication, transportation, and government services will find 'History of the Post-Office Packet Service between the years 1793-1815' to be a captivating and enriching read.

Autor

Arthur Hamilton Norway, often known simply as Arthur H. Norway, is an author renowned for his meticulous historical writing on British maritime history. Norway's work, chiefly his 'History of the Post-Office Packet Service between the years 1793-1815', remains an essential reference for scholars interested in the study of British naval and postal history of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book serves as a definitive account of how the Post-Office Packet Service played a crucial role in maintaining communications across the British Empire during tumultuous times marked by the Napoleonic Wars. Norway's prose is distinguished by the detailed research that underpins it, and his ability to render complex historical and technical information into coherent narratives that appeal to both academic and amateur historians. Although Norway did not author a vast library of books, his contributions to the study of British maritime operations during a critical era of expansion and conflict have been invaluable. He writes with a scholarly rigor that is balanced with a clear and accessible style, reflecting both his thorough understanding of the subject and his skill as a writer. His works continue to be consulted by those with a keen interest in the administration and logistics of war-time communication, and the evolution of postal services in a historical context.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 18th century british history • academic rigor • Arthur H. Norway author • British history buffs • British maritime history • British postal history • Communication systems evolution • early 19th century history • Geopolitical nuances • Great Britain • historical documentation • historical postal service • History • maritime transport • napoleonic wars • naval communication history • official records • packet ships • Philatelic enthusiasts • postal history • postal service • Systemic intricacies • war of 1812 history