| The Code Book: Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography |
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"It would be hard to imagine a clearer or more fascinating presentation. . . . Mr. Singh gives cryptography not only its historical dimension but its human one." -- The New York Times "Entertaining and satisfying. . . . Offers a fascinating glimpse into the mostly secret competition between codemakers and codebreakers." -- USA Today "A good read that, bless it, makes the reader feel a bit smarter when it's done. Singh's an elegant writer and well-suited to the task of leading the mathematically perplexed through areas designed to be tricky." -- Seattle Weekly "An absorbing tale of codemaking and codebreaking over the centuries." -- Scientific American "Singh spins tales of cryptic intrigue in every chapter." -- The Wall Street Journal "Brings together...the geniuses who have secured communications, saved lives, and influenced the fate of nations. A pleasure to read." -- Chicago Tribune "Enthralling...commendably lucid...[Singh's] book provides a timely and entertaining summary of the subject." -- The Economist
Kategorie: Books
Hersteller: Random House LLC US
21,90 CHF
3,50 CHF Versand
25,40 CHF Gesamt
Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen |
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