Duncan Campbell Smith: 2 books
Masters of the Post
The Authorized History of the Royal Mail
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2011
The origins of the Post Office go back to the early years of the Tudor monarchy: Brian Tuke, a former King's Bailiff in Sandwich, was acknowledged as the first 'Master of the Posts' by Cardinal Wolsey in 1512, and went on to build up a network of 'postmasters' across England for Henry VIII. Over the...
Follow the Money
A History of the Audit Commission
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2008
Most books on politics and government take a view from the top down. They focus on the individuals and institutions that set policies in place and make the laws. But how are these policies and laws translated into action on the ground, where their success or failure helps determine the day to day...