The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography by Simon Singh (1999-09-02)
by Simon Singh
Simon Singh explores the long history of cryptography, from ancient Egypt to quantum cryptography. The Code Book introduces the science of secrecy and follows the development of code-making and code-breaking through changing mathematical and technological eras.
About This Book
The Code Book by Simon Singh examines the science of secrecy and the development of cryptography.
Its historical scope extends from ancient Egypt to quantum cryptography.
The book presents code-making and code-breaking as subjects shaped by mathematics, science, and technological change.
It offers a broad introduction to the evolution of cryptographic ideas across time.
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