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The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
1999·432 pages
A sweeping history of encryption tracing codes from ancient Egypt through WWII to quantum cryptography and their impact on wars and nations.
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A sweeping history of encryption tracing codes from ancient Egypt through WWII to quantum cryptography and their impact on wars and nations.
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In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) logisitical breakthrough that made Internet commerce secure, The Code Book tells the story of the most powe...
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Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
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References to codes used in historical wars including WWII, without graphic details.
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No profanity or strong language present.
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No substance use depicted.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
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Minor historical references to religious figures like Mary Queen of Scots.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft elements.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content.
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Discusses cryptography's role in wars, politics, and national security across eras.
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Historical mentions of wartime code use and captured figures, no abuse depictions.
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