The secret history' of the secret service, from the aftermath of the French revolution to the defeat of Napoleon.

The first - and only - history of the Secret Intelligence Service, written with full and unrestricted access to the closed archives of the Service for the perio

The author of GCHG describes covert missions that “are worthy of spy fiction, but the entire book is utterly fascinating and informative. Brilliant!” (Books

“A comprehensive exploration of spying in its myriad forms from the Bible to the present day . . . Easy to dip into, and surprisingly funny.” —Ben Macinty

Exploring how intelligence professionals view accountability in the context of twenty-first century politics How can democratic governments hold intelligence an