Itβs known as the science of secrecy. Cryptography: the encoding and decoding of private information. And it is historyβs most fascinating story of intrigue and cunning. From Julius Caesar and his Caesar Cipher to the code used by Mary Queen of Scots and her conspiracy to the use of the Engima machi
The Code Book: How to Make It, Break It, Hack It, Crack It
β Scribed by Simon Singh
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 272
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Itβs known as the science of secrecy. Cryptography: the encoding and decoding of private information. And it is historyβs most fascinating story of intrigue and cunning. From Julius Caesar and his Caesar Cipher to the code used by Mary Queen of Scots and her conspiracy to the use of the Engima machine during the Second World War, Simon Singh follows the evolution of secret writing.
Accessible, compelling, and timely, this international bestseller, now adapted for young people, is sure to make readers see the pastβand the futureβin a whole new way.
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