ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London] Softcover To mark the centenary of its foundation, the British Security Service, MI5, has opened its archives to an independent historian, the first time any of the world's leading intelligence or security services has taken such a step. "The Defence of the Realm", the book which results, is an unprecedented publication. It reveals the precise role of the Service in twentieth-century British history, from its foundation by Captain Kell of the British Army in October 1909 to root out 'the spies of the Kaiser' up to its present role in countering Islamic terrorism. It describes the distinctive ethos of MI5, how the organization has been managed, its relationship with the government, where it has triumphed and where it has failed. In all of this, no restriction has been placed on the judgements made by the author. The book also casts new light on many events and periods in British history, showing for example that through well-placed sources MI5 was probably the pre-war department with the best understanding of Hitler's objectives, and had a remarkable willingness to speak truth to power; how it was so astonishingly successful in turning German agents during the Second World War; and that it had much greater roles than has hitherto been realized during the end of the Empire and in responding to the recurrent fears of successive governments ...

ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: Allen Lane] Hardcover The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2009]

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ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: Allen Lane] Hardcover New
[Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]

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[Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2009]
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ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: Allen Lane, Australia] Hardcover "To mark the centenary of its foundation, the British Security Service, MI5, has opened its archives to an independent historian." Hardcover, with dust wrapper. Light wear around edges of boards. Binding neat and tidy. Pages are uniformly discoloured. Free endpapers bear some light foxing. Otherwise this book is in good condition. Dustwrapper is moderately rubbed and creased at the edges. Spine sunned, so too head edge of front and back cover. Edges bear creases and the odd chip, else dust wrapper is in good condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously but they usually present better than they sound. This book weighs over 1kg and will attract extra postage to destinations outside of Australia. Please contact bookseller for postage quote.
[Clunes, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 2009]
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ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: London Allen Lane 1 00] Hardcover First Edition First Edition: Hardback, black bds., silver titles, 155 x 240 mm., 1.7 kg. (extra postage), 1032 pp., with Notes, Bibliography and Index, illustrated with over 80 photographs, colour map eps., original dw., unclipped, Fine/Fine copy.
[Near Ventnor, Isle of Wight, IOW, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2009]

ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: Allen Lane Penguin, London] Hardcover First Edition HARDBACK IN JACKET 2009. 1st edition. xxiii+1032 pages. Clean & tight. No inscriptions. Flat pages. Jacket is not torn but has some edge wear. Front flap is not price-clipped: £30. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref 148.3
[Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2009]

ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: Allen Lane, London] Hardcover black cloth, silver lettering, dust jacket, 1032 pp, dj lightly frayed at the edges, fore edge stained Standard shipping (no tracking) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders. Cloth/dust jacket and Mylar wrapped Octavo.
[Paris, France] [Publication Year: 2009]
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London: Allen Lane. This is a Fine Copy of this Book in black cloth boards with silver title lettering to spine in a Fine Dust-Jacket that has NO chips or tears to the outer edges of the dust-wrapper.Not Price Clipped and there are NO previous names or inscriptions present. The book has a firm binding with no leaning or rolling to spine.Lovely clean bright copy and the dust-jacket comes well protected in a cover sleeve.Thick and heavy 8vo with some additional postage required,8vo1032pp First Edition 1st Impression [Date: 2009] . Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 1st Printing. 2009. 2009. Allen Lane ISBN 0713998857 9780713998856 [GB]

ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: Allen Lane] Hardcover Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or slightly torn. Textbooks will typically have an amount of underlining and/or highlighting, as well as notes. If this book is over 5 years old, then please expect the pages to be yellowing or to have age spots. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
[Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2009]

Allen Lane 10/05/2009 1st Hardcover Fair Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or slightly torn. Textbooks will typically have an amount of underlining and/or highlighting, as well as notes. If this book is over 5 years old, then please expect the pages to be yellowing or to have age spots. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.

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ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: Allen Lane] Hardcover
[Hemel Hempstead, HERT, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2009]

HISTORIC NON-FICTION. MI5 have opened its archives to a fine historian, Christopher Andrew. Now, you can delve into what really happened in this huge volume.This copy is in fine condition, it appears to be unread, no issues, marks, stains, first class. D/J shows some handling with slight wear on edges. Unclipped.It is a first edition, printed 1, published by Allen Lane (Penguin) in Date: 2009, page count 1032.A fascinating peek into British espionage.Did you know? I would have added some typical texts, but naturally, they are top secret. For your eyes only.**This is a heavy book, there may be a supplement for shipping. If there is an extra top up, we will inform you before purchase. ,Please note, we do not use stock images, the book you see is the book we send to you. Guaranteed. 2009. Allen Lane (Penguin) ISBN 0713998857 9780713998856 [GB]

ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: London : Allen Lane] Hardcover First Edition Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxiii, 1032 pages, 31 unnumbered pages of plates; illustrations; 24 cm. Subjects: Great Britain. MI5 History; Espionage, British. 1 Kg.
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]
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ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: London : Allen Lane] Hardcover Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xxiii, 1032p., [32]p. of plates : ill., facsims., ports. ; 24cm. Subjects: Great Britain -- MI5 History -- 20th century. Intelligence service -- Great Britain. 1 Kg.
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]
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ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: London : Allen Lane] Hardcover First Edition Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxiii, 1032 pages, 31 unnumbered pages of plates; illustrations; 24 cm. Subjects: Great Britain. MI5 History; Espionage, British. 1 Kg.
[Galway, Ireland] [Publication Year: 2009]
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London : Allen Lane, Date: 2009. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxiii, 1032 pages, 31 unnumbered pages of plates; illustrations; 24 cm. Subjects: Great Britain. MI5 History; Espionage, British. 2009. London : Allen Lane ISBN 0713998857 9780713998856 [IE]

London ; New York : Allen Lane, Date: 2009. 9th edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxiii, 1032 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. [989]-1004) and index. Subjects: Great Britain. MI5 - History. Espionage, British - History. 2009. London ; New York : Allen Lane ISBN 0713998857 9780713998856 [IE]

London : Allen Lane, Date: 2009. Second Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xxiii, 1032p., [32]p. of plates : ill., facsims., ports. ; 24cm. Subjects: Great Britain -- MI5 History -- 20th century. Intelligence service -- Great Britain. 2009. London : Allen Lane ISBN 0713998857 9780713998856 [IE]

ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: Penguin] Hardcover Kleine Beschädigung am Schutzumschlag, kleine Lagerspuren am Buch, Inhalt einwandfrei und ungelesen Palette 7 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1730
[Lissendorf, Germany] [Publication Year: 2009]
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ALLEN LANE. GS17 2009, hardcover with dust jacket, book in good condition, some wear to dj ALLEN LANE ISBN 0713998857 9780713998856 [NL]

ISBN10: 0713998857, ISBN13: 9780713998856, [publisher: Allen Lane] Hardcover First Edition Stated First Edition. Review copy with publisher material laid in.
[Garrison, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]