Table of Contents

Preface; Chapter 1 Sly and subtil fellowes (4000 BC to AD 1790); Chapter 2 The most powerful means of observation (1790–1805); Chapter 3 Spies and bloodites! (1805–25); Chapter 4 Mild and paternal government (1825–50); Chapter 5 No police over opinion (1850–80); Chapter 6 A permanent organization to detect and control (1880–1910); Chapter 7 A holy alliance against this midnight terror (1910–20); Chapter 8 Dangers ahead (1920–40); Chapter 9 Dazzled and confused (1940–70); Chapter 10 Dungeons and dragons (1970–88); Epilogue;

About the Author

Bernard Porter