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This book reveals the precise role of the Security Service in 20th-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 counter-espionage and counter-terrorism.
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The Defence of the Realm, Christopher Andrew
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- 2009
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- Title
- The Defence of the Realm
- Subtitle
- The Authorized History of MI5
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Andrew
- Publisher
- Allen Lane
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 1846142849
- ISBN13
- 9781846142840
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, Political Science & Politics, Politics, Military History, Wars, British Literature, Espionage, Politicians' Biographies
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- This book reveals the precise role of the Security Service in 20th-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 counter-espionage and counter-terrorism.