What inspired Simon Singh to explore the history of cryptography in this detail?
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The Code Book

The Code Book
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What inspired Simon Singh to explore the history of cryptography in this detail?
Did anyone else find the story of the Enigma machine as compelling as I did?
How do you think the book’s explanations of complex math and cryptography will hold up for readers without a background in these areas?