Codes, Ciphers & Other Cryptic & Clandestine Communication

Fred B. Wrixon

ISBN 10: 1603761950 / ISBN 13: 9781603761956

Published by Tess Press, 1998

About this Item

First edition, first printing, as indicated by the print letter sequence on the copyright page. Book in Fine condition. Clean black cloth boards with red lettering to spine, a tight, solid binding and clean unmarked pages. Dust jacket in Near Fine condition. Some very light edge wear at corners, including one very short tear (1/8 inch) at top flap corner has been carefully tape-repaired from the jacket's interior not visible from exterior. Jacket otherwise clean and bright and in protective mylar wrap. Because of book's size, extra shipping charges may apply to international shipments. See photos.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Codes, Ciphers & Other Cryptic & Clandestine Communication
• Publisher: Tess Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1603761950
• ISBN 13: 9781603761956
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis

Learn the fascinating world of codes—from deciphering ancient hieroglyphics to cipher machines used in the world wars to computer cryptology for encoding financial transactions. The making and breaking of codes has shaped history. Every section is a dramatic story with thrilling narratives and detailed descriptions of code development.