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The Code Book

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SKU: 9781857028898

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Unlock the secrets of codes and cryptography with Simon Singh’s ‘The Code Book.’ Journey from ancient Egyptian puzzles to modern computer encryption, exploring how codes have shaped history, from Mary Queen of Scots’ betrayal to WWII’s Enigma machine. Discover the science of secrecy and the ongoing quest to decipher hidden messages. ISBN: 9781857028898

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9781857028898
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 195 mm
  • No of Pages: 416
  • Spine Width: 27 mm
  • Width: 129 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1857028899
  • Publisher Date: 02 May 2000
  • Depth: 22
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 288 gr

16 reviews for The Code Book

  1. Latpate Mayuri Dattatray

    Enjoyable and informative. Singh brings history to life through the lens of codes and ciphers. A great read!

  2. Jay Ishwarbhai Sadhu

    A fascinating journey through the history of codes! Singh makes complex topics accessible, though some chapters felt a bit dense. Overall, a worthwhile read.

  3. Anshul Bhardwaj

    A solid introduction to cryptography. It sparked my interest, but I wanted more depth on modern encryption techniques.

  4. Shashank Mishra

    I found the book somewhat interesting but not quite the page-turner I expected. Good information, but a bit dry in places.

  5. Aniket Narendra Rodge

    It was an okay read. I was expecting more details. It felt like it just touched the surface of a lot of topics

  6. Velayutham S

    Singh’s writing is captivating. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in cryptography and its impact on history.

  7. Ankit Parsoya

    A little bit over my head, but it was still a good book. A bit repetitive, but pretty good.

  8. Arpita Tirkey

    Excellent book! It explains difficult concepts clearly. I highly recommend it to anyone curious about secret codes.

  9. Jagrati Goyal

    This book was alright I suppose, not as engaging or interesting as I wanted it to be.

  10. Varnika Mathur

    It a pretty good book, I think. I just wanted more details about some things. Maybe I will look for a different book.

  11. Prasasth Peter Varigeti

    This book explained some pretty important stuff. Not that bad

  12. Mohan Chaubey

    I loved learning about Enigma and other historical ciphers. The math got a little heavy at times, but the stories kept me engaged.

  13. Ansh Gupta

    The book was well written and informative. I learned a lot about the history of cryptography. Great purchase!

  14. Muskan Singh

    Fantastic book! I couldn’t put it down. It explained the concepts so well. Great book overall

  15. Shivam

    I really loved this book, not that difficult of a read, and it told a really fun story. So good!

  16. Vivek Singh

    An interesting overview, but I was hoping for more practical coding information. Still, a good introduction to the subject.

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