Bibliograph

Defend the realm, the authorized history of MI5, Christopher Andrew

Type

Label

Defend the realm, the authorized history of MI5, Christopher Andrew

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Defend the realm

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

40017317406299707542

Responsibility statement

Christopher Andrew

Sub title

the authorized history of MI5

Summary

"Defend the Realm" reveals the precise role of the Security Service in twentieth-century British history, from its foundation by Captain Kell of the British Army in October 1909, through two world wars, up to and including its present roles in counterespionage and counterterrorism

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