Richard Brooks Books

Whether you are interested in the career of an individual Royal Marine or just want to know more about the part played by the Marines in a particular battle or campaign, this book will point you in the right direction. Assuming that the reader has no prior knowledge of the Royal Marines, their history or organization, Richard Brooks and Matthew Little explain which records survive, where they can be found and how they can help you in your research.They also describe in vivid detail the evolution of the Royal Marines, from the tentative beginnings of the service in the seventeenth century to their present position as a key part of the British armed forces.

Richard Brooks addresses pivotal questions surrounding contemporary issues, offering insightful analysis and thought-provoking perspectives. He delves into various topics, encouraging readers to engage critically with the material. By combining research with compelling narratives, Brooks provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities at play, making it an essential read for those seeking clarity in a rapidly changing world.

Exploring the themes of spiritual glory and loss, this book delves into the relevance of Lamentations for modern Christianity and evangelicalism. By drawing parallels between the backsliding of Judah and contemporary faith practices, the author emphasizes God's unwavering love and compassion. Richard Brooks offers a warm, pastoral perspective that encourages church members to reflect on their faith and find solace in God's faithfulness, reminding readers that they are not consumed due to His enduring mercies.

Focusing on the development and significance of a widely utilized health-related quality of life tool, this history delves into the origins and evolution of the EQ-5D. It narrates the contributions of the EuroQol Group in creating a framework that has shaped health assessments worldwide, highlighting its impact on healthcare decision-making and policy. The book offers insights into the collaborative efforts and methodologies that led to the establishment of this essential instrument in the field of health economics.

Walcheren 1944: Storming Hitler's Island Fortress.

At the crescendo of the Second Barons' War were the battles of Lewes and Evesham. Using colour illustrations, and detailed maps to generate an arresting visual perspective of the fighting, this book tells the story of the battles of Lewes and Evesham, the only pitched battles to be fought by English armies in the mid-13th century.

The world's 'Big 4' accountancy firms - PwC, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG - have become a gilded elite. Up in the high six figures, an average partner salary rivals that of a premier league footballer. But how has the seemingly humdrum profession of accountancy got to this level? And what is the price we pay for their triumph?Leading investigative journalist and former senior tax inspector Richard Brooks offers a ground-breaking exposé of the accountancy industry and its secret rise to vast global influence. Charting the profession's history from humble agrarian beginnings to its underappreciated role in the financial crash of 2008, Brooks explores how the industry hides behind its 'boring' image to ruthlessly exploit the financial system which depends on it. From underpinning global tax avoidance to corrupting world football, Beancounters reveals how the accountants use their central role in the economy to sell management consultancy services that send billions in other work its way - transforming the industry from one that ensures financial probity to one that reinvents the rules for its own benefit.

An acclaimed expose uncovering the UK government's complicity in tax avoidance

In 1217 England was facing her darkest hour, with foreign troops pillaging the country and defeat close at hand. But, at the battle of Lincoln, the seventy- year-old William Marshal led his men to a victory that would secure the future of his nation.

Osprey's Campaign title for the battle of Solferino (1859), which was the decisive action of the Franco-Austrian War. Fought near Lake Garda in northern Italy, it was the largest European battle since Leipzig in 1813 with over a quarter of a million combatants. In the presence of three crowned heads of state - Napoleon III of France, Emperor Franz-Joseph of Austria and Victor Emmanuel II of Piedmont-Sardinia (later the King of all Italy) - the armies clashed in a bitterly fought contest that would leave more than 40,000 dead and give the battle a reputation for savagery that would inspire not only the formation of the Red Cross, but also the first Geneva Convention. As a crucial climax to the Second Italian War of Independence, this title covers the build-up to the battle, including actions at Montebello, Palestro and Magenta that led to the decisive moment of the campaign. Full-color battlescene artwork and detailed maps illustrate this comprehensive account of the commanders, armies, plans and aftermath of one of the bloodiest battles of the period.