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Code Book : The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography by Simon Singh (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100385495323
ISBN-139780385495325
eBay Product ID (ePID)1758195
Product Key Features
Book TitleCode Book : the Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Telecommunications, World, History, Linguistics / General
Publication Year2000
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
AuthorSimon Singh
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight14 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN99-035261
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"It would be hard to imagine a clearer or more fascinating presentation. . . . Mr. Singh gives cryptography not only its historical dimension but its human one." --The New York Times "Entertaining and satisfying. . . . Offers a fascinating glimpse into the mostly secret competition between codemakers and codebreakers." --USA Today "A good read that, bless it, makes the reader feel a bit smarter when it's done. Singh's an elegant writer and well-suited to the task of leading the mathematically perplexed through areas designed to be tricky." --Seattle Weekly "An absorbing tale of codemaking and codebreaking over the centuries." --Scientific American "Singh spins tales of cryptic intrigue in every chapter." --The Wall Street Journal "Brings together...the geniuses who have secured communications, saved lives, and influenced the fate of nations. A pleasure to read." --Chicago Tribune "Enthralling...commendably lucid...[Singh's] book provides a timely and entertaining summary of the subject." --The Economist, "It would be hard to imagine a clearer or more fascinating presentation. . . . Mr. Singh gives cryptography not only its historical dimension but its human one." -- The New York Times "Entertaining and satisfying. . . . Offers a fascinating glimpse into the mostly secret competition between codemakers and codebreakers." -- USA Today "A good read that, bless it, makes the reader feel a bit smarter when it's done. Singh's an elegant writer and well-suited to the task of leading the mathematically perplexed through areas designed to be tricky." -- Seattle Weekly "An absorbing tale of codemaking and codebreaking over the centuries." -- Scientific American "Singh spins tales of cryptic intrigue in every chapter." -- The Wall Street Journal "Brings together...the geniuses who have secured communications, saved lives, and influenced the fate of nations. A pleasure to read." -- Chicago Tribune "Enthralling...commendably lucid...[Singh's] book provides a timely and entertaining summary of the subject." -- The Economist, "It would be hard to imagine a clearer or more fascinating presentation. . . . Mr. Singh gives cryptography not only its historical dimension but its human one." -- The New York Times "Entertaining and satisfying. . . . Offers a fascinating glimpse into the mostly secret competition between codemakers and codebreakers." -- USA Today "A good read that, bless it, makes the reader feel a bit smarter when it's done. Singh's an elegant writer and well-suited to the task of leading the mathematically perplexed through areas designed to be tricky." -- Seattle Weekly "An absorbing tale of codemaking and codebreaking over the centuries." -- Scientific American "Singh spins tales of cryptic intrigue in every chapter." -- The Wall Street Journal "Brings together...the geniuses who have secured communications, saved lives, and influenced the fate of nations. A pleasure to read." -- Chicago Tribune "Enthralling...commendably lucid...[Singh's] book provides a timely and entertaining summary of the subject." -- The Economist
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal652.8
SynopsisIn his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma , Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) logisitical breakthrough that made Internet commerce secure, The Code Book tells the story of the most powerful intellectual weapon ever known: secrecy. Throughout the text are clear technical and mathematical explanations, and portraits of the remarkable personalities who wrote and broke the world's most difficult codes. Accessible, compelling, and remarkably far-reaching, this book will forever alter your view of history and what drives it. It will also make you wonder how private that e-mail you just sent really is.
LC Classification NumberZ103.S56 1999
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- 16 Apr, 2018
Great read for secret code enthusiasts
This was a fascinating read as it goes into some detail about how codes are created, deciphered and cracked. It also gives a bit of the history of encryption, the various types of codes created, how they were used and how they have ultimately led to the encryption systems we use for internet commerce today. I am a total novice on this topic, so I appreciated the simple and straightforward approach the author took starting with the most basic of codes and growing in complexity from there.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Jan, 2024
Great!
Arrived very quick and is in amazing condition. Haven't read it all yet but so far it is very informative and interesting.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Jul, 2017
Profesional
Great value, fast shipment. Highly recommend.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
