New York: Doubleday. Very Good/Very Good Minus. 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. Slight wear/soiling to covers and spine. Contents clean and tight. Dustjacket is slightly worn/rubbed with some creasing and a couple closed tears near the head of the spine. Size: 8vo - over 7-1/2" - 9-1/2" tall 0.0 . 8vo. . Seller Inventory # BOOKS309640

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Title: Code Book - The Evolution of Secrecy from ...

Publisher: Doubleday, New York

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good/Very Good Minus

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: First Edition.

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A look at the world of codes includes a history of how they have affected the world, from the World Wars to the death of Mary, Queen of Scots, and also looks at what the future holds for the field of cryptography.

About the Author:

Simon Singh received his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge. A former BBC producer, he directed an award-winning documentary film on Fermat's Last Theorem that aired on PBS's "Nova" series, and wrote the bestselling book Fermat's Enigma. He lives in London, England.

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