# The Long Arm of Empire

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- Book: [The Long Arm of Empire](https://www.bookquiver.com/richard-brooks/the-long-arm-of-empire) ([The Long Arm of Empire.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/richard-brooks/the-long-arm-of-empire.md))
- Authors: [Richard Brooks](https://www.bookquiver.com/richard-brooks)
- Publisher: constable
- ISBN: 978-00-9478-840-4
- Published: 1999-07-05
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## 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.