Codebreaker: the history of codes and ciphers, from the ancient pharaohs to quantum cryptography
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New York : Walker, [2006].
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Book
Edition:
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc:
176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
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Middlefield/Coe Adult Collection
652.8 PINCOCK
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0802715478, 9780802715470
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 176) and index.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Pincock, S. (2006). Codebreaker: the history of codes and ciphers, from the ancient pharaohs to quantum cryptography. 1st U.S. ed. Walker.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Pincock, Stephen. 2006. Codebreaker: The History of Codes and Ciphers, From the Ancient Pharaohs to Quantum Cryptography. Walker.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Pincock, Stephen, Codebreaker: The History of Codes and Ciphers, From the Ancient Pharaohs to Quantum Cryptography. Walker, 2006.
MLA Citation (style guide)Pincock, Stephen. Codebreaker: The History of Codes and Ciphers, From the Ancient Pharaohs to Quantum Cryptography. 1st U.S. ed. Walker, 2006.
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