The defence of the realm : the official history of MI5
Andrew, Christopher2009
Books, Manuscripts
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.
Main title:
The defence of the realm : the official history of MI5 / by Christopher Andrew.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Allen Lane, 2009.
Collation:
944 pages, 24 pages of unnumbered plates. ; illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Ill. and map on lining papers.Street maps on lining papers.
ISBN:
9780713998856 (hbk)0713998857 (hbk)
Dewey class:
327.1'2'41327.1241355.34327.124327
Local class:
327.124327.1241
Language:
English
BRN:
634198
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