The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
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People love secrets, and ever since the first word was written, humans have written coded messages to each other. In The Code Book, Simon Singh, author of the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, offers a peek into the world of cryptography and codes, from ancient texts through computer encryption. Singh's compelling history is woven through with stories of how codes and ciphers have played a vital role in warfare, politics, and royal intrigue. The major theme of The Code Book is what Singh calls "the ongoing evolutionary battle between codemakers and codebreakers," never more clear than in the chapters devot
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Manufacturer: Anchor
Release date: 26 January 2011
ISBN-10 : B004IK8PLE |
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Release date: 26 January 2011
ISBN-10 : B004IK8PLE |
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