American Black Chamber (Bluejacket Books)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 375 pages
• Published by: US Naval Institute Press September 15, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1591149894
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1591149897
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description
This book is a classic in nonfiction literature. When published in 1931, The American Black Chamber was an instant sensation and quickly became a best-seller. Erle Stanley Gardner termed the book "one of the most interesting books I have ever read." For those interested in real-life spies, intelligence, breaking codes, and especially intrigue, The American Black Chamber is one of the most absorbing nonfiction books ever published. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
Aside from the subject of codes and ciphers, which this book does very well, The American Black Chamber also discusses how U.S. codebreaking affected the post-WWI naval disarmament conference which led to the famous 5-5-3 ratio of heavy warships amongst the British, American and Japanese navies. American negotiators knew in advance what the Japanese and British were willing to settle for and managed to get the best deal possible for the U.S. Very much an eye-opener.