The A to Z of British Intelligence [Paperback]

The A to Z of British Intelligenceoffers insight into the history and operations of British Intelligence through its more than 1,800 entries, covering a vast and varied cast of characters: the spies and their handlers, the moles and defectors, the political leaders, the top brass, the techniques and jargon, and the many different offices and organizations. Covered also are the agencies; leading individuals and prominent personalities; operations, including double agent and deception campaigns; and events, using the most up-to-date declassified material, but written in a style for the professional and general reader alike. This text features 16 black-and-white photographs, an extensive chronology, and a comprehensive bibliography.Nigel Westis a military historian, specializing in intelligence and security issues. He is the European Editor of theInternational Journal of Intelligence and Counter-Intelligenceand a lecturer at the Centre for Counter-Intelligence and Security Studies. He is the author of many books, includingHistorical Dictionary of Sexspionage(Scarecrow Press, 2009). In October 2003 he was awarded the U.S. Association of Former Intelligence Officers first Lifetime Literature Achievement Award.