Ciphers and Codes in Official Ottoman Correspondence: Ottoman Cryptography, 1798–1877

Ciphers and Codes in Official Ottoman Correspondence: Ottoman Cryptography, 1798–1877

Ciphers and Codes in Official Ottoman Correspondence (Ottoman Cryptography, 1798–1877) is an academic research work written by Prof. Dr. Sedat Bingöl and published by the Turkish Historical Society (TTK) in 2025. The book examines the secret communication and encryption systems of the Ottoman Empire through archival documents.

The work analyzes, through a chronological and methodological approach, the secret writing systems, codes, and encryption methods used by the Ottoman bureaucracy to ensure security in diplomatic and internal communications.

Based on primary archival sources and free from speculation, the book serves as a valuable reference work for researchers interested in Ottoman diplomatics, intelligence history, and communication systems.

Author: Sedat Bingöl

ISBN: 978-975-17-6095-1

Binding: Paperback

Publication Year: 2025

Edition: 1st Edition

Language: Turkish

Dimensions: 16 × 24 cm

Page Count: 232 pages