The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
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Product NameThe Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
ManufacturerRandom House
Product Number MPN0385495323
Retail Price $15.95
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UPC978038549532
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TitleThe Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
ISBN0385495323
Author(s)Simon Singh
Release Date2000-08-01, 2000-08-29
FormatPaperback
Num of Pages432, 411
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EAN9780385495325
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5 Star Rating  "The Code Book: THe Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography"2009-09-23
- Reviewed By wumt
Amazing and touching stories with incredible insights of knowledge. Cryptography becomes interesting, intriguing, fun and highly readable under the author's writings. I never bother to write a book review and I think it is only fair to write one and recommend it to the readers for all the efforts the author has put into this book.

It is also very educational to kids even they are not into science (how can they not to if just be "naturally" curious) . For example, the story of Decipherment of Linear B. And it is also a very moving story behind how ARS becomes RSA of public key cryptography. I see the integrity and dignity of those intellectuals. Apparently they are the role models for kids.

This book worths million dollars more to me.
 
5 Star Rating  "Absolutely Awesome"2009-09-12
- Reviewed By User: A1GY8RH4NP5WJT
Just like a thriller novel. Outstanding quality of writing!! Illustrated mathematical ideas with nice analogies and went for intution rather than mathematical rigor. You can find the exciting turns of history of code making and breaking.
 
5 Star Rating  "THE CODE BOOK - Simon Singh"2009-09-11
- Reviewed By ggf86
This book is not just for geeks! It's very readable, no difficult math, plenty of figures supporting the text, many witty asides. Not the least bit dull. It traces the development of message concealment - and discovery - from early times to the near-present, and credits those who played notable parts in this history. Of special interest to me was the account of the WWII codebreakers at Britain's Bletchley Park, their methods, nachinery(!) and accomplishments. The sheer wartime volume of intercepted encrypted messages meant that great numbers of men (and women) had to be recruited to Bletchley, and they had to be promising producers; you'll be amused at how they were chosen.

I especially liked the long chapter on the decyphering of the Rosetta Stone and the "Linear B" texts, and the light that such cast on our knowledge of ancient civilizations, their societies and languages.
 
4 Star Rating  "excellent book and service!"2009-09-08
- Reviewed By User: AZCSZNYVC9UXD
I think the book is in excellent condition. Very pleased with both the book and the vendor. Price was right and delivery was very quick.
 
4 Star Rating  "A pleasant read, though a bit dated"2009-06-30
- Reviewed By User: A36FBAT7VB3V55
I bought this book because I'm interested in cryptology but do not have the time to dig deep into specialist books. The book did not dissapoint me - it is well written, not too technical but doesn't 'dumb down' the essence of cryptology too much. The only reason why I wouldn't want to give it 5 stars is that it is a bit dated. Written quite obviously before 9/11, it is a bit too optimistic on the outcome of the battle between code makers and code breakers.

A good book, fun to read, and relatively easy to grasp.
 
5 Star Rating  "Excellent, Involving, and Satisfying"2009-06-27
- Reviewed By User: A3H54W8Y7HTEV1
"The Code Book" presents readers with a beautifully composed account of the history of cryptography. It is written in such a way to keep the technically inclined satisfied without overloading the average reader. Singh does an excellent job at presenting technical material.

This book maintains a high level of drama and excitement, constantly sparking imagination and occasionally encouraging readers to try their own hand at cryptography.

I definitely recommend this book to anyone remotely interested in history, information technology, or politics. It's an excellent read.
 
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