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The codebreakers

the story of secret writing
Book • 1966
David Kahn's 'The Codebreakers' provides a detailed and engaging account of the history of cryptography, covering its role in shaping human events from ancient civilizations to modern times.

The book explores how codes and ciphers have been used in warfare, diplomacy, and espionage, and how they continue to influence our digital lives today.

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