The Defence of the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5
Summary
The feel-good place to buy books
The Defence of the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5 by Christopher Andrew
To mark the centenary of its foundation, the British Security Service, MI5, has for the first time opened its archives to an independent historian. The book reveals the precise role of the Security Service in 20th-century British history, from its foundation in 1909 to its present roles in counterespionage and counter terrorism.Christopher Andrew is a Cambridge University Professor of Modern and Contemporary History. His other books include Her Majesty's Secret Service, KGB, and For the President's Eyes Only, in addition to The Sword and the Shield. He currently resides in Cambridge, England.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781846142840 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846142849 |
| Title | The Defence of the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5 |
| Author | Christopher Andrew |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-10-05 |
| Number of pages | 1088 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |