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The Long Arm of Empire: Naval Brigades from the Crimea to the Boxer Rebellion
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Long Arm of Empire: Naval Brigades from the Crimea to the Boxer Rebellion
Contributors:
By (Author) Richard Brooks
Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:
Little, Brown
Publication Date:
5th July 1999
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
Tertiary Education
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Other Subjects:
European history
Dewey:
359.3
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
384
Dimensions:
Width 156mm, Height 240mm, Spine 19mm
Weight:
680g
Description
Richard Brooks examines the strategic importance of the Naval Brigades and their human side from personal testimonies. They were introduced by the Royal Navy as a land warfare force to help the regular British Army during the the 19th century.
Author Bio
Richard Brooks specialized in military history and theory of war at Oxford. He is the author of a number of books, including The Long Arm of Empire: Naval Brigades from the Crimea to the Boxer Rebellion.
