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To mark the centenary of its foundation, MI5 opened its archives for the 1st time to an independent historian, resulting in an unprecedented publishing event. In The Defence of the Realm, Christopher Andrew reveals the precise role of the Security Service in 20th-century British history, from its founding by Captain Kell of the British Army in 10/1909, thru two world wars, & up to & including its present roles in counter-espionage & counter-terrorism. Readers will learn how MI5 has been managed, what its relationship has been with the government, where it's triumphed & where it's failed. Despite the sensitive nature of the materials, no restrictions were placed on the author's judgments. The Defence of the Realm also uncovers the identities of previously unknown enemies of Britain & the West whose activities the Service has brought to light; adds significantly to our knowledge of many celebrated events & notorious individuals; & lays to rest a number of persistent myths. Above all, it shows the place of this hitherto extremely secretive organization within the UK. Few books offer such an immediate & extraordinary expansion in our understanding of British history over the past century.
