The Code Book: The Evolution of Secrecy from Mary, Queen of Scots to Quantum Cryptography

Singh, Simon

ISBN 10: 0385495315 / ISBN 13: 9780385495318

Published by Doubleday, 1999

About this Item

First edition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear.

Seller Inventory # 9999-99989561855

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Code Book: The Evolution of Secrecy from Mary, Queen of Scots to Quantum Cryptography
• Publisher: Doubleday
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385495315
• ISBN 13: 9780385495318
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

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.