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The Defence of the Realm The Authorized History of MI5

Hardback (05 Oct 2009)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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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Allen Lane

In 1967 Penguin's founder started an eponymous hardback imprint under the name of Allen Lane. This now has a dynamic, growing list and publishes accessible and quality non-fiction books of lasting value.

Book information

ISBN: 9780713998856
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint: Allen Lane
Pub date:
DEWEY: 327.1241
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 1032
Weight: 1753g
Height: 240mm
Width: 162mm
Spine width: 65mm