The Code Book: How to Make It Break It Hack It Crack It

About this book

Its known as the science of secrecy. Cryptography: the encoding and decoding of private information. And it is historys most fascinating story of intrigue and cunning. From Julius Caesar and his Caesar Cipher to the code used by Mary Queen of Scots and her conspiracy to the use of the Engima machine during the Second World War Simon Singh follows the evolution of secret writing. Accessible compelling and timely this international bestseller now adapted for young people is sure to make readers see the pastand the futurein a whole new way.