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Defend the realmDefend the realm

Defend the realm

Christopher M. Andrew

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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.

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OL16128390W

Subjects

Intelligence serviceGreat Britain. MI5Great BritainHistory

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