The Reader of Gentlemen's Mail: Herbert O. Yardley and the Birth of American Codebreaking
by David Kahn
David Kahn examines Herbert O. Yardley and the rise of American codebreaking. Combining biography with the history of cryptography and intelligence, this book explores the development of a field shaped by secrecy, specialized knowledge, and the changing role of codebreaking in American history.
About This Book
David Kahn presents the story of Herbert O. Yardley, a significant figure in the history of American codebreaking.
The book explores the emergence of American cryptographic work and its place in the broader history of intelligence.
With its focus on one individual and a developing field, it offers historical context for understanding codebreaking in the United States.
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