9780713998856 - The Defence of the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5 de Andrew, Christopher (37 résultats)

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. The Defence of the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5 This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.

Etat : Good. 1st Ed. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Etat : Good. 1st Ed. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Etat : Very Good. 1st Ed. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Etat : Good. Pen on inside page. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows some signs of wear but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Good. Ex-Library Copy **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Etat : Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Etat : Good. 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. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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 (both Conservative and Labour) and or Cold War Communist subversion. It has new information about the Profumo affair and its aftermath, about the 'Magnificent Five' and about a range of formerly unconfirmed Soviet contacts. It reveals that though MI5 had a file on Harold Wilson it did not plot against him, and it describes what really happened during the failed IRA attack in Gibraltar in March 1988. When Rab Butler was appointed Home Secretary with responsibility for the Security Service in 1957 he didn't even know where its headquarters were. "The Defence of the Realm" now describes this previously extremely secretive organization more fully than any previous book - and identifies all its main buildings on the end papers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Allan Lane, London, 1990. Hard cover. Book Condition : Very good to near fine. Appears little read. Heavy book, may incur extra postage. Book will be sent by UK postal service.

Hard Cover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Reprint. Reprint, large 8vo, 1032pp, photo illustrations, VG+/Fine Copy in VG+/Fine DJ Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Includes numerous b/w photographs. xxiv, 1032pp. Minor split between copyright and contents pages, no damage to integrity of text-block.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Type: Book.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Book is in fine condition, but dust jacket is very good. The original owner has attempted to remove a sticker from the front of the dust jacket and has marked it. First edition, fourth printing. The book is very heavy at 1.7 kgs, and consequently post will be more.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition hardback, 2009. Black dustjacket a little chipped at the edges. Not price-clipped. Black cloth very clean. Pages very clean & tight. No inscriptions. Illustrated. 1032 pages. Map endpapers. A heavy book, extra postage costs may apply.

First Edition. Etat : vg++/vg++. vg++ 1st edition Allen Lane 2009 hardcover vg++ dw (with plastic wrapper) dw price clipped In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

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.

Hardcover. Etat : Very good. Etat de la jaquette : good. 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.

Hardcover. Etat : Good.

Etat : fine/fine. fine with fine dw Allen Lane 2009 hardcover Heavy Book extra postage for overtseas sales In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

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.

Etat : Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Reprint. Minor cover wear.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. "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.

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. Notes: Bibliography: page 989 - 1004. Includes index. Subjects: Great Britain. MI5 History; Espionage, British; Secret service Great Britain History 20th century; Intelligence service Great Britain History 20th century. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. 1032 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Penguin, Australia, 2009. First Edition. This is the first Australian edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in near fine condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Dust jacket has light creasing and superficial rubbing. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: 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. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN/EAN: 9780713998856. Inventory No: 25070067. This item is heavy and may require additional shipping costs for destinations outside Australia.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition/First Printing. Dedication from author on title page. Signed by Author(s).