Christopher Andrew has published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Sword and the Shield (1999). The latest is The Defence of the Realm (2009).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Christopher Andrew
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The Sword and the Shield
Christopher Andrew's most-read book.
Newest
The Defence of the Realm
Published October 2009.
Standalone novels in order
Defend the Realm (2009)
Non-fiction in order
The Missing Dimension (1984)
Her Majesty's Secret Service (1985)
For the Presidents Eyes Only Secret (1996)
Eternal Vigilance? (1997)
The Sword and the Shield (1999)
The Defence of the Realm (Oct 2009)
Other books in order
More Instructions from the Centre (2012)
About Christopher Andrew
Christopher Maurice Andrew is an Emeritus Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at the University of Cambridge with an interest in international relations and in particular the history of intelligence services.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Christopher Andrew FAQ
- How many books has Christopher Andrew written?
- Christopher Andrew has published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Christopher Andrew's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Sword and the Shield.
- What is Christopher Andrew's latest book?
- The Defence of the Realm (2009).
- What is Christopher Andrew's most famous book?
- The Sword and the Shield (1999) is Christopher Andrew's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.