Excellent for those interested in the history of codemaking/breaking in the 20th century.
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– Dedicated to the art of "breaking" codes. It covers techniques like frequency analysis, periodicity examination, anagramming, and linear basis analysis. Key Strengths Excellent for those interested in the history of
Decrypted Secrets: Methods and Maxims of Cryptology - Amazon UK a renowned German professor