The defence of the realm : the authorized history of MI5 /

ANDREW Christopher

The defence of the realm : the authorized history of MI5 / Christopher Andrew. - London: Allen Lane, 2009 - xxiii, 1032 p. : ill.

Comprehensive and detailed history of MI5 (the Security Service) which forms one part of Britain's intelligence apparatus. The author is said to have had extensive access to the archives of the security service, and benefitted from assistance from internal and external specialists. The arrangement is chronological starting with the threat posed by Germany prior to the First World War and culminating with terrorism in the 21st century.

9780713998856 (hbk) : 30.00 GBP


BRITAIN--INTELLIGENCE SERVICES