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Cryptanalysis: A Study of Ciphers and Their Solution [Paperback]

Helen F. Gaines (Author)

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Publication Date: April 1, 1989

Thorough, systematic introduction to serious cryptography, especially strong in modern forms of cipher solution used by experts. Nihilist, grille, U. S. Army, key-phrase, multiple-alphabet, Gronsfeld, Porta, Beaufort, periodic ciphers, and more. Simple and advanced methods. 166 specimens to solve — with solutions.

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Product Details

Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications; Later Printing edition (April 1, 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486200973
ISBN-13: 978-0486200972
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to classical cryptography, April 19, 2000

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This review is from: Cryptanalysis: A Study of Ciphers and Their Solution (Paperback)

I bought this book after becoming interested in cryptanalysis from reading The Code Book By Simon Singh. Wow! This book is chock full of information considering its age. Not only does it give great analyses of classical ciphers, it has loads of useful information about various languages in the appendix. This data is indispensable when trying to crack a cipher. Loads of solved exercises complete a very enjoyable book that will suck many hours of your time if you're interested in cryptography at all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book for Manual Ciphers, October 29, 2003

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As a former codebreaker with the ASA/NSA during the VN war, I often found it helpful to have a copy of Helen's book handy, and spent many enjoyable hours solving the sample ciphers provided. This valuable book not only describes many historically significant encipherment methods, but also goes into detail about how to break them. Afficianados of manual ciphers might also wish to contact others with similar interests and can do so through the American Cryptogram Association at www.cryptogram.org.

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic instructional manual for classical ciphers, November 15, 1997

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Simply the best manual for learning basic cryptanalysis of classical ciphers. Very easy on required math knowledge (unlike many of more recent books!) If you really want to learn a working knowledge of ciphers and cryptanalysis this is the book!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A classic and must have, even if you learn with another book.
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So, I read Simon Singh's The Code, and reading this after that book, I realized it was a good order to go in. Read more

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Published on December 10, 2007 by David K. vun Kannon

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent technical review of classical cryptography
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Published on August 13, 2004 by D. DABBS

5.0 out of 5 stars Best source for pre-computer decryption techniques.
I bought this book over 40 years ago... It is, by far, the best book for pen-and-pencil cryptogram solving that I have found. Read more

Published on August 4, 2003 by Cliff Alexander

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