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Simon Singh - The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

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The British and Americans also made important contributions to Allied cryptanalysis. The supremacy of the Allied codebreakers and their influence on the Great War are best illustrated by the decipherment of a German telegram that was intercepted by the British on 17 January 1917. The story of this decipherment shows how cryptanalysis can affect the course of war at the very highest level, and demonstrates the potentially devastating repercussions of employing inadequate encryption. Within a matter of weeks, the deciphered telegram would force America to rethink its policy of neutrality, thereby shifting the balance of the war. Minimize
 
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Format: Paperback, Publisher: Random House Inc (August 01, 2000), ISBN: 978...

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The British and Americans also made important contributions to Allied cryptanalysis. The supremacy of the Allied codebreakers and their influence on the Great War are best illustrated by the decipherment of a German telegram that was intercepted by the British on 17 January 1917. The story of this decipherment shows how cryptanalysis can affect the course of war at the very highest level, and demonstrates the potentially devastating repercussions of employing inadequate encryption. Within a matter of weeks, the deciphered telegram would force America to rethink its policy of neutrality, thereby shifting the balance of the war.

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Absolutely fantastic - history of cryptography written for a wide audience

by stenz,  Jan 21, 2004
Pros: A fun read, written in a way that you don't need a PhD to understand
Cons: I wish it were longer, but it is limited to covering actual history
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Try To Decipher This!

by glock64,  Jul 15, 2002
Pros: Easy to read, information on many ciphers
Cons: Not Enough Math
The Bottom Line: The Code Book is a impressive piece of writing, which provides an excellent introduction to cryptography. Highly recommended for anyone.
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