The Code Book: the Evolution of Secrecy from Mary Queen of Scots to Quantum Cryptography - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Singh, Simon

ISBN 10: 0385495315 / ISBN 13: 9780385495318

Editore: Doubleday, New York, London, ET AL, 1999

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A first Printing of the First Edition in Fine condtion housed in a mostly alike dust-jacket that bears light edgewear; The Code Book tells the story of how cryptography has evolved from the days of Mary Queen of Scots to the current day, when quantum cryptography is used to protect the most sensitive information. This book is a fascinating look at the history of cryptography and its importance in today's society.; 8vo; 402 pages. Codice articolo 123304

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Titolo: The Code Book: the Evolution of Secrecy from...

Casa editrice: Doubleday, New York, London, ET AL

Data di pubblicazione: 1999

Legatura: Hardcover

Condizione: Fine

Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine

Edizione: First Edition; First Printing.

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Riassunto:

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.

Informazioni sull?autore:

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.