ISBN10: 0141023309, ISBN13: 9780141023304, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover First Edition 1070 Pages total including Preface, TOC, etc. Good condition, no markings, mild tropical speckling to flyleaves and edges. The British Security Service, MI5, has for the first time opened its archives to an independent historian. The book reveals the precise role which MI5 wishes to project 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 counterespionage, false flags & counterterrorism. The book also describes how MI5 has been managed, what its relationship has been with government and how it was infiltrated by Soviet agents. Defend the Realm also reveals the identities of previously unknown enemies of the United Kingdom whose activities have been uncovered by the Service, adds significantly to our knowledge of many celebrated events and notorious individuals, and definitively lays to rest a number of persistent myths. Above all, it shows the place of this previously extremely secretive organization within the United Kingdom, although it fails to fully develop a critical analysis of the role of MI5 in subverting Trade Unions and the UK Labour Party.
[CHONBURI, Thailand] [Publication Year: 2010]

ISBN10: 0141023309, ISBN13: 9780141023304, [publisher: Penguin, London] Softcover 1044pp. Very slight creasing to spine.
[Kendal, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2010]

ISBN10: 0141023309, ISBN13: 9780141023304, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London] Softcover 'Sensationally good . A riveting story, the real-life spooks and spies far more compelling than anything you will see on the screen . history doesn't come more fascinating than this' Evening Standard For over 100 years, the agents of MI5 have defended Britain against enemy subversion. Their work has remained shrouded in secrecy - until now. This first-ever authorized account reveals the British Security Service as never before: its inner workings, its clandestine operations, its failures and its triumphs. 'Definitive and fascinating . whether reporting on Hitler in the 1930s, the Double-Cross System of the second world war, Zionist terrorism, the atom spies, the Cambridge spies, the so-called Wilson plot or the 1988 shooting of the IRA bombers in Gibraltar, this book is essential reading' Alan Judd, Spectator 'The British Secret Service has opened its archives - and even 'insiders' may be in for a surprise . magisterial . extremely readable' Oleg Gordievsky, The Times 'Compelling . a feast' Max Hastings, Sunday Times 'A superb account . He has captured every important detail of the Service . unlikely to be surpassed for another 100 years' Simon Heffer, Daily Telegraph. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine ...

Penguin Books, Limited. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Penguin Books, Limited ISBN 0141023309 9780141023304 [GB]

ISBN10: 0141023309, ISBN13: 9780141023304, [publisher: Penguin Books, Limited] Softcover Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Dunfermline, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2010]

ISBN10: 0141023309, ISBN13: 9780141023304, [publisher: pengin] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:9780141023304
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2010]

Penguin, Date: 2010-06-03. paperback. Acceptable. 5x2x8. Wear present.Discolouration present.Fold creasing present.Foxing.Scruff marks and small marks present on the front cover and back cover.Scruff mark present at the sides of pages.Small mark present on a few pages. Tearing present.Dent marks present on the front and back cover.Stain marks present on the front cover and back cover, on the front of the first page, on the back of the last page, at the bottom of a few of the pages, at the side and top of every page.Scruff mark present on a few pages.Price sticker and gift aid sticker present on the front cover. 2010. Penguin ISBN 0141023309 9780141023304 [GB]

ISBN10: 0141023309, ISBN13: 9780141023304, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2010]

Paperback. Like New. ISBN 0141023309 9780141023304 [GB]

Paperback. Good. ISBN 0141023309 9780141023304 [GB]

ISBN10: 0141023309, ISBN13: 9780141023304, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.
[Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2010]
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