Thames & Hudson The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets - Hardcover, 368 Pages

The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets explores the history and clandestine work of Britain’s Security Service, from its founding in 1909 to the modern day. A richly illustrated account for readers interested in espionage, intelligence history and the stories behind declassified files, it includes 368 pages of archival material and historical commentary.

Key Features

• MI5 History: Follows the Security Service’s activities from its origins to the present day.
• Archive Material: Features source material including interrogation records, surveillance logs, coded messages and intercepted phone calls.
• Historical Events: Covers subjects including the Siege of Sidney Street, the Cambridge Spy Ring and the Profumo Affair.
• Unpublished Imagery: Includes imagery prepared exclusively for the book.
• Expert Contributors: Written by Stephen Twigge and Mark Dunton, with a foreword by Nick Harkaway.

Specifications

• Author: Stephen Twigge and Mark Dunton
• Foreword: Nick Harkaway
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 368
• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication Date: 3 Sept. 2026
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 21.3 x 3.8 x 26.9 cm (8.4 x 1.5 x 10.6 in)
• Weight: 1712 g (60.4 oz)
• Release Date: 2026-09-03