Book #123304

The Code Book: the Evolution of Secrecy from Mary Queen of Scots to Quantum Cryptography - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Simon Singh

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York, London, ET AL: Doubleday, 1999.
ISBN: 0385495315

Price: $50.00

A first Printing of the First Edition in Fine condtion housed in a mostly alike dust-jacket that bears light edgewear.

The Code Book tells the story of how cryptography has evolved from the days of Mary Queen of Scots to the current day, when quantum cryptography is used to protect the most sensitive information. This book is a fascinating look at the history of cryptography and its importance in today's society.; 8vo; 402 pages.