| Value for Money | 9/10 |
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| Overall rating | 9.5/10 |
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on 9th Sep 2008
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Good Points: Historically extremely interesting.
General comments: I studied Computer Security and this book was technically correct and explained well. Combined with the history of what was motivating the improvements in cryptoanalysis I found this book hard to put down. A must read - I enjoyed this book immensely and was sorry to finish it.
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on 7th Sep 2004
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Simon Singh, The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Code-breaking - People love secrets. Ever since the first word was written, humans have sent coded messages to each other. In The Code Book, Simon Singh, author of the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, offers a peek into the world of cryptography and codes, from ancient texts through computer encryption. Singh's compelling history is woven through with stories of how codes and ciphers have played a vital role in warfare, politics, and royal ...
AUS critic's full review | 271 words

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