David Fraser Livres

In this meticulously researched and passionately argued study of the contemporary British justice system, David Fraser offers a sobering indictment of post-war British governments, who have not only overseen but also fostered this spectacular and terrifying rise in crime. Almost without exception, governments - and the civil servants and academics who abet them - have sought to persuade us that criminals are victims of society and that they are best rehabilitated within the community rather than punished inside prisons. So pervasive has this 'anti-prison propaganda' now become that few of whatever political complexion are now prepared to question its truth. However, as David Fraser cogently argues, community supervision and probation orders have simply left criminals free to reoffend, while the criminal justice system's near obsession with the well-being of criminals has come to override its concern for their victims, whose interests and sufferings are callously ignored

General Sir David Fraser tells the story of this famous regiment; their beginnings, customs, battles and traditions from their formation as "The Royal Regiment of Guards" in 1656 down to our own times. It is a remarkable story that includes Marlborough's campaigns (1702-1713) in the struggle against France, the battle of Waterloo (1815), the Crimean War (1853-1856), and of course two World Wars and beyond. Numerous photographs and illustrations populate Sir David's absorbing text, including eight full page colour plates by renowned military artist Angus McBride, with lengthy commentaries examining in detail the uniforms of the Grenadiers from 1865 to the 1970's.

For Simon growing up in Gloucestershire after the war, a kind gesture to an old tramp proves an astonishing quirk of fate. This is a novel of corruption and political treachery in the cut-throat world of high finance, of greed masquerading as duty and of ambition disguised as the pursuit of peace.

The book highlights the alarming crime rates in Britain, revealing that 132 million indictable crimes occur annually, with most going unrecorded. It discusses the rise in burglary, street crime, and escalating violence, which has instilled fear in the public, particularly among vulnerable groups like the elderly. This pervasive fear has led many to feel imprisoned in their own homes, while criminals operate freely, underscoring a troubling societal issue that demands attention.

Examining the UK's justice system, the book critiques the effectiveness of community supervision and rehabilitation programs, arguing that crime is a conscious choice rather than a disease. It highlights the leniency of the justice system, which it claims fosters criminal behavior and neglects victims' needs. The narrative suggests that sentencing has become a mere formality, with judges disconnected from the public's experience of crime. Over the past 60 years, policies have allegedly made Britain more accommodating to criminals, prioritizing their rights over public safety.

The book explores the impact of Britain's shift towards alternatives to imprisonment, arguing that this policy has inadvertently contributed to a rise in violent crime. Drawing on over thirty years of research, David Fraser reveals how justice officials have obscured the alarming increase in life-threatening attacks with misleading statistics, highlighting the disconnect between sentencing policies and public safety. Through this critical examination, the author challenges the effectiveness of current approaches in the criminal justice system.

Der britische General und Militärhistoriker David Fraser legt "die definitive Rommel-Biographie" (Times) vor. Er schildert den genialen militärischen Strategen und Taktiker Rommel wie auch den populären Vorgesetzten. Sehr detailliert geht der Autor auf die Haltung Rommels zum Nationalsozialismus und zu Hitler als Person ein, zeigt seine Skepsis dem verheißenen Endsieg gegenüber und sein vergebliches Bemühen, den Diktator von der verzweifelten militärischen Lage zu überzeugen.