The Life of Sir Rowland Hill and the History of Penny Postage, Vol. 2 (of 2)

The Life of Sir Rowland Hill and the History of Penny Postage, Vol. 2, published in 1880, provides a detailed account of Sir Rowland Hill's contributions to the postal system in Great Britain. This volume focuses on his penny postage reform, detailing the challenges and opposition he faced from bureaucratic entities while advocating for more accessible and efficient postal services. It highlights significant events, committee inquiries, and legislative debates that shaped the evolution of postal rates and services during Hill's time.