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The Defence of the RealmThe Defence of the Realm

The Defence of the Realm

Christopher M. Andrew

3.0(1)on Hardcover

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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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OL Work ID
OL15113318W

Subjects

Intelligence serviceUnited Kingdom. MI5Great BritainHistoryGreat Britain. MI5Secret service, great britain

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