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In this incredible true story, Christopher Andrew, former official historian of MI5 and bestselling author, in collaboration with ex-KGB officers, of histories of Russian intelligence, brings to life one of the most surprising and fascinating careers in British espionage.

A vastly entertaining and unique history of the interaction between spying and showbiz, from the Elizabethan age to the Cold War and beyond. 'A treasure trove of human ingenuity' The Times Written by two experts in their fields, Stars and Spies is the first history of the extraordinary connections between the intelligence services and show business. We travel back to the golden age of theatre and intelligence in the reign of Elizabeth I. We meet the writers, actors and entertainers drawn into espionage in the Restoration, the Ancien Régime and Civil War America. And we witness the entry of spying into mainstream popular culture throughout the twentieth century and beyond - from the adventures of James Bond to the thrillers of John le Carré and long-running TV series such as The Americans. 'Thoroughly entertaining' Spectator 'Perfect...read as you settle into James Bond on Christmas afternoon.' Daily Telegraph

The history of espionage is far older than any of today's intelligence agencies, yet the long history of intelligence operations has been largely forgotten. The first mention of espionage in world literature is in the Book of Exodus.'God sent out spies into the land of Canaan'. From there, Christopher Andrew traces the shift in the ancient world from divination to what we would recognize as attempts to gather real intelligence in the conduct of military operations, and considers how far ahead of the West - at that time - China and India were. He charts the development of intelligence and security operations and capacity through, amongst others, Renaissance Venice, Elizabethan England, Revolutionary America, Napoleonic France, right up to sophisticated modern activities of which he is the world's best-informed interpreter. What difference have security and intelligence operations made to course of history? Why have they so often forgotten by later practitioners? This fascinating book provides the answers.

"Defend the Realm" reveals the precise role of the Security Service in twentieth-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 and counterterrorism.

Christopher Andrew, einer der weltweit führenden Geheimdienstexperten, legt die erste große Geschichte des legendären britischen Security Service MI 5 vor. Er erhielt exklusiven, umfassenden Zugang zu den Archiven des MI 5 – einmalig in der internationalen Geheimdienstgeschichte. Zahlreiche Topspione und berühmte Spionagefälle des 20. Jahrhunderts erscheinen in neuem Licht.

The book offers an in-depth exploration of MI5's pivotal role in 20th-century British history, drawing from newly accessible archives to provide insights into its operations since its establishment in 1909. It examines the agency's evolution and contributions to counterespionage and counterterrorism, highlighting significant events and decisions that shaped national security. By presenting previously hidden information, it sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by the Security Service throughout its century-long existence.

This Reader in the field of intelligence studies focuses on policy, blending classic works on concepts and approaches with more recent essays dealing with current issues and the ongoing debate about the future of intelligence. The subject of secret intelligence has never enjoyed a higher profile. The terrorist attacks of 9/11, Madrid and London, the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the missing WMD, public debates over prisoner interrogation, and new domestic security regulations have all contributed to make this a ‘hot’ subject over the past decade. Aiming to be more comprehensive than existing books, and to achieve truly international coverage of the field, this book provides key readings and supporting material for students and course convenors. It is divided into four main sections, each of which includes full summaries of each article, further reading suggestions, and student Comprising essays by leading scholars in the field, Secret Intelligence will be essential reading both for students and for anyone wishing to understand the current relationship between intelligence and policy-making.

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.

Píše se rok 1992, dějištěm je hlavní město nejmenovaného baltského státu. Do budovy britské ambasády vchází ošuntěle oblečený muž středního věku s těžkým kufrem. Vasilij Mitrochin, nyní už bývalý archivář KGB, přináší plný kufr tajných dokumentů z archivu KGB, o který se po celá desetiletí staral – a který opisoval. Tento dlouho očekávaný druhý díl navazuje na knihu Neznámé špionážní operace KGB (Mitrochinův archiv I) a zpracovává tajné operace sovětské rozvědky po celém světě, především v období tzv. studené války (1948–89). Poprvé zveřejňuje archivní materiály, které nejen doplňují bílá místa na pomyslné mapě poválečné historie světa, ale především zřetelně dokazují neuvěřitelný imperiální rozměr sovětské snahy ovládnout tzv. třetí svět. Názorně ukazují, jak naivní byla západní akademická sociologie, která nikdy nepochopila, že sovětský stát je řízen a ovládán KGB, že je pouze jakousi její zvenčí viditelnou potěmkinovou fasádou...