The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Code-breaking
by Simon Singh
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- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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FLAGSTAFF HILL, South Australia, Australia
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About This Item
Combining impeccable history and intriguing stories of espionage and intellectual breakthroughs the author bring to life the secret world of cryptographers and code-breakers from Ancient Egypt to the age of the internet. 402 pages with black and white illustrations throughout. Book in good condition with sellers sticker bottom first page, light tanning and minor bumps to cover corners.
Synopsis
Simon Singh received his Ph.D. in physics from Cambridge University. A former BBC producer, he directed and co-produced an award-winning documentary film on Fermat's Last Theorem that aired on PBS's Nova series and formed the basis of his bestselling book, Fermat's Enigma . He lives in London.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lems Bookshop (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1139
- Title
- The Code Book
- Author
- Simon Singh
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Fourth Estate
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2000
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- History, Science, Espionage, Technology, Reference
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Science; Reference; Technology;
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FLAGSTAFF HILL, South Australia
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- Bumps
- Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light...