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The Code Book

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

Book • 1999

The Code Book by Simon Singh offers a sweeping narrative of cryptography's history, from ancient Egypt to quantum cryptography.

It explores the impact of codes on historical events, including wars and espionage, and delves into the personalities behind famous ciphers.

The book also discusses modern encryption techniques and their relevance in today's digital age.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by

Alie Ward

as the literal book on code breaking.

Cryptology (SECRET CODES) with Simon Singh

Mentioned by

David Hoffmann

while discussing the history of cryptography and the ongoing "crypto wars".

135 - Crypto Wars 2.0 with Zooko

Mentioned by

Adam Gopnik

in relation to 18th-century encoding and cryptography.

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