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Book Synopsis

The design of code and cipher systems has undergone major changes in modern times, not least due to the advent of e-commerce. This book will appeal to anyone interested in codes and ciphers as used by private individuals, spies, governments and industry throughout history.

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'… written in a lively and amusing style but not at the expense of mathematical rigour.' European Mathematical Society
'A fascinating account, which should appeal to a wide readership.' Mathematika
'… written in a lively and amusing style …' EMS Newsletter
'The mathematics is well within the grasp of a cultured A level mathematician and for those to whom the book is addressed, it can be recommended.' The Mathematical Gazette

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. From Julius Caesar to simple substitution; 3. Polyalphabetic systems; 4. Jigsaw ciphers; 5. Two-letter ciphers; 6. Codes; 7. Ciphers for spies; 8. Producing random numbers and letters; 9. The Enigma cipher machine; 10. The Hagelin cipher machine; 11. Beyond the Enigma; 12. Public key cryptography; 13. Encipherment and the internet; Appendix; Solutions to problems; References; Name index; Subject index.

Codes and Ciphers Julius Caesar the Enigma and the Internet

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 6 December 2001
      ISBN-13 9780521810548
      978-0521810548
      ISBN-10 052181054X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The design of code and cipher systems has undergone major changes in modern times, not least due to the advent of e-commerce. This book will appeal to anyone interested in codes and ciphers as used by private individuals, spies, governments and industry throughout history.

      Trade Review

      '… written in a lively and amusing style but not at the expense of mathematical rigour.' European Mathematical Society
      'A fascinating account, which should appeal to a wide readership.' Mathematika
      '… written in a lively and amusing style …' EMS Newsletter
      'The mathematics is well within the grasp of a cultured A level mathematician and for those to whom the book is addressed, it can be recommended.' The Mathematical Gazette

      Table of Contents

      Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. From Julius Caesar to simple substitution; 3. Polyalphabetic systems; 4. Jigsaw ciphers; 5. Two-letter ciphers; 6. Codes; 7. Ciphers for spies; 8. Producing random numbers and letters; 9. The Enigma cipher machine; 10. The Hagelin cipher machine; 11. Beyond the Enigma; 12. Public key cryptography; 13. Encipherment and the internet; Appendix; Solutions to problems; References; Name index; Subject index.

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