The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
by Simon Singh
Description
Simon Singh, author of the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, delivers a captivating journey through the history of codes and ciphers, revealing their profound impact on global events and individual destinies. From ancient secrets to the cutting edge of quantum cryptography, this book unveils the science of secrecy and the brilliant minds who wielded it. Explore tales of queens undone by their own messages, wartime heroes who turned language into an unbreakable shield, and the innovations that secure our digital world. Singh masterfully blends accessible explanations of complex mathematics with compelling narratives of espionage and intellectual battles, forever changing how you view the hidden forces that shape history.
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hardcover
Carl Hanser
Published Mar 1, 2000
475 pages
ISBN: 9783446198739
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First Published
1999
Language
eng
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