Codes and Ciphers: An A to Z of Covert Communication, from the Clay Tablet to the Microdot

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This thoroughly researched, highly readable volume has biographies of famous--and infamous--spies and cryptographers, illustrations of codes and cipher devices with explanations of how they work, and fascinating examples of how covert communications have changed the course of history, from ancient times through World War II and beyond. 50 photos and illustrations; tables and graphs throughout.


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Publisher Macmillan General Reference
ISBN 0132770474
Format Paperback
Author Fred B. Wrixon
EAN 9780132770477
Label Macmillan General Reference
Edition 1st
Dewey Decimal Number 652.8
Studio Macmillan General Reference
Number Of Pages 260
Title Codes and Ciphers: An A to Z of Covert Communication, from the Clay Tablet to the Microdot
Publication Date 1992-12
Manufacturer Macmillan General Reference