The defence of the realm

the authorized history of MI5

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1044 pages

English language

Published Nov. 21, 2010 by Penguin Books.

ISBN:
978-0-14-102330-4
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OCLC Number:
520707428

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"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.

3 editions

Subjects

  • Intelligence service
  • Great Britain. MI5
  • Great Britain
  • History

Places

  • Great Britain