The aim of this book is to describe the history of Britain's counter-subversive agencies and by placing them in their historical context, to assess their broader significance. It tells a story of spies, informers, political policemen, mail interceptors and phone-tappers. The book should be of interest to anyone concerned about present-day issues relating to Britain's "secret state" activities.
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
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978-0-04-445258-4 (9780044452584)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Sly and subtil fellowes (1200 BC to AD 1790); the most powerful means of observation; spies and bloodites! (1805-25); mild and paternal government (1825-50); no police over opinion (1850-80); a permanent organization to detect and control (1880-1910); a holy alliance against this midnight terror (1910-20); dangers ahead (1920-40); dazzled and confused (1940-70); dungeons and dragons (1970-88).
