The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
by Simon Singh
The Code Book traces the science of secrecy from ancient Egypt to quantum cryptography. Simon Singh presents cryptography as a field where mathematics, technology, and history meet, offering a broad account of how methods for protecting information have developed across the centuries.
About This Book
The Code Book examines the science of secrecy and the methods used to protect information.
Its scope extends from ancient Egypt to quantum cryptography, connecting historical developments with modern scientific ideas.
The book presents cryptography through the relationship between mathematics, technology, and the changing need for secure communication.
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