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Secret Code Breaker III: A Cryptanalyst's Handbook (Codebreaker Series, Number 3)

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As with previous books (Secret Code Breaker and Secret Code Breaker II) Robert describes the history of code breaking and in this book the focus is on American history starting with VENONA two pad traffic and then examples from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and World War I. Also covered are interesting brief biographies of Friedman and Rowlett along with American traitors who sent secrets to Russia during the Cold War, wonderful reading cover to cover.

Also which is spectacular in Robert Reynards' book series is the continued attachment of software which helps beautifully illustrate the codes described and explained in the book. Three for three in this wonderful series. It is reading any cryptologist would love and it is easy enough to understand for the beginner.

-Dave Bachtel chemical engineer

Another great book by Reynard. The 3rd in the series continues the history and techniques of codes and ciphers. From George Washington to the Civil War to current day Russian spies. The programs are great. I must mention that the included bibliographies are a must for your continued reading. Buy this book!

If you are interested in understanding the basics if breaking code and ciphers, then you should buy all three books in this series. They are good for all ages, but they are especially good for young people. The books are filled with information on the uses of code and cipher systems over the ages, as well as examples of how these systems worked. They also come with computer programs on a floppy disk to help you "play" with the systems and get a feel for how they were used in real life, and how they were broken.