Plots and Paranoia: History of Political Espionage in Britain, 1790-1988 - Hardcover
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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- PublisherRoutledge
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0044452586
- ISBN 13 9780044452584
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages304
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Plots and Paranoia: History of Political Espionage in Britain, 1790-1988
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001994375
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Binding tight. Pages unmarked and fairly bright. Black cloth cover with only minor wear to edges. Dustjacket with minor wear to corners, and others glossy and clean. ; 9.29 X 6.06 X 1.02 inches; 304 pages. Seller Inventory # 15335
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Book Description Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. 276 pages. Presents the history of Britain's covert counter-subversive agencies from earliest times to Spycatcher. It disentangles the secret state from the web of myth which has surrounded it in the past. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. Seller Inventory # 317737
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. preface by author, notes, further reading and index. Black coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Illustrated dustwrapper with red and white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Black-and-white photograph of author to the rear fold over panel. "Plots and Paranoia presents the history of Britain's covert counter-subversive agencies from the earliest time to Spycatcher. It disentangles the secret state from the web of myth which has surrounded in the past." -- from rear panel blurb. Minor rubbing to the back strip corners and book corners. Rubbing of the dustwrapper edges and panels and a hint of fading to the back strip. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [6], VII - XII, 276 pages, Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Politics & Government; Espionage; Britain/UK; ISBN: 0044452586. ISBN/EAN: 9780044452584. Inventory No: 0122189. Seller Inventory # 0122189
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The dust jacket has light shelf wear, it has been clipped and the spine is lightly faded. The edges of the book have a minor tan. 276 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size F: 9"-10" Tall (228-254mm). Seller Inventory # 46574
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Book Description 8vo. pp.xii + 276. Black cloth hardcover in pictorial dust wrapper. Very Good copy. Seller Inventory # 194356
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