This second volume continues the life of Sir Rowland Hill, the reformer who revolutionized communication through the introduction of the penny post, told together with the history of that great postal reform. The book recounts Hill’s struggles to overcome opposition and his eventual triumph in establishing cheap, uniform postage in Britain.
Beyond its postal subject, Hill’s career touched on education, having begun as an innovative schoolmaster before turning to reform. The volume documents the campaigns, controversies, and achievements of a man whose work transformed everyday life. For readers interested in Victorian reform, the history of communication, and the biography of a notable public servant, it offers a detailed and authoritative account of an important chapter in British history.