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Explore the complex history of Britain's secret state with Plots and Paranoia: A History of Political Espionage in Britain 1790-1988. This Routledge Revival title examines the controversial role of covert political policing and its impact on the nation. From the spies and bloodites of the eighteenth century to the operations of MI5, this book investigates the true nature of intelligence work. It addresses the tension between those who credit the secret service with preventing wars and terrorism and those who accuse it of subverting democratic governments. Originally published in 1992, this work provides a historical look at the myths and deceptions surrounding the intelligence community and the significance of the secret state in protecting the country from internal enemies.

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This Routledge Revival edition provides a historical account of British political espionage from 1790 to 1988.

The text examines the history of the secret state and its role in protecting Britain from internal enemies.

Read about the evolution of intelligence from eighteenth century spies to the modern era of MI5.

The book investigates the controversies surrounding covert political policing and its impact on democratic governments.

This title offers a look at the myths and deceptions used by the secret service throughout British history.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
29 September 2015
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19 May 2015

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