Singh, Simon

The Cracking Code Book

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ISBN 13:: 9780007176045
author:: Singh, Simon
format:: Paperback
publisher:: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2004
Pages:: 272
Genre:: Chaos theory & fractals
Condition:: New
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The secret history of codes and code breaking. Simon Singh reveals the continual pursuit to disguise and uncover, and to work out the secret languages of others. From ancient Egypt to quantum cryptography, he brings life to an amazing story of puzzles, codes, languages and riddles. Codes have influenced events throughout history, both in the stories of those who make them and those who break them. Singh investigates other codes, including the unravelling of genes and the rediscovery of ancient languages. He also delves into the Beale ciphers, an unbroken code that could hold the key to a significant treasure. This book is part of a fascinating story that spans centuries, exploring the science of secrecy and the art of cryptography.

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