Back to home page
|Listed in category:

Image Gallery
Have one to sell?
Sell it yourself

The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Code-breaking, Simon Singh, Very

halcyonbooksuk
(81280)
Seller's other items
Contact seller
GBP 7.39
ApproximatelyC $13.60
or Best Offer
Condition:
Very Good
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
This item will be sent through eBay's Global Shipping Program.
Includes international tracking, simplified customs clearance, and no extra charges at delivery. Learn more
Shipping:
GBP 17.10 (approx C $31.47) International Priority Shipping to United States via eBay's Global Shipping Program
This amount includes seller-specified domestic shipping charges as well as applicable international shipping, handling, and other fees. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program terms and conditions
.
Located in: London, United Kingdom
Import charges: 
Free amount confirmed at checkout
This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program terms and conditions
Delivery:
Estimated between Fri, Jul 25 and Tue, Aug 5 to 94104
Estimated delivery dates - opens in a new window or tab include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared paymentcleared payment - opens in a new window or tab. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Includes international tracking
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
     Diners Club
International shipping and import charges paid to Pitney Bowes Inc. Learn moreLearn more about eBay Global Shipping Program

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:313614334382
Last updated on Jul 15, 2025 05:13:38 EDTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Very Good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious ...
Book Title
The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Code-breaking
ISBN
9781857028799

About this product

Product Information

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography From the bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem, The Code Book is an enthralling history of codes and code-breaking from Egyptian puzzles to modern day computer encryptions. Since humans began writing, they have been writing in code. This quest for secrecy has often changed the course of history. In The Code Book, Simon Singh offers a sweeping view of the subject of encryption as well as its more dramatic effects on the outcome of wars, monarchies, and individual lives. Included in this fascinating book is the story of Mary Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code and put to death by Queen Elizabeth. Also recounted is the history of the Beale Ciphers, created in the early nineteenth century to obscure the location of a treasure in gold, buried somewhere in Virginia. Singh also traces the monumental improvements in code-making and -breaking brought on by World Wars I and II, the outcomes of which could have been very different without the brilliance of the Allied code breakers. Now, in the Information Age, the possibility of a truly unbreakable code looms large and cryptography has become one of the major debates of our times. Simon Singh investigates the challenges to personal privacy that technology and the ways we communicate today have upon everyday lives. Dramatic, compelling, and remarkably far reaching, this is a book that will forever alter your view of history, what drives it, and how private that e-mail you just sent really is.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-13
9781857028799
eBay Product ID (ePID)
91126749

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
The Code Book: the Secret History of Codes and Code-Breaking
Publication Year
1999
Subject
Computer Science, Science, Management
Type
Textbook
Author
Dr. Simon Singh
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
242 mm
Item Weight
750 g
Item Width
160 mm

Additional Product Features

Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Title_Author
Dr. Simon Singh

Item description from the seller

Seller business information

VAT number: GB 714074459
About this seller

halcyonbooksuk

99.5% positive feedback•147K items sold

Joined Apr 2001
Welcome to my eBay Shop. Please add me to your list of favourite sellers and come again. Thank you for your business.
Visit storeContact

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
4.9

Seller feedback (86,667)

All ratings
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • k***a (331)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    I am extremely satisfied with my purchase from this seller . The item arrived promptly and was securely packaged, ensuring it arrived in perfect condition. The seller did an excellent job in describing the item accurately, and it matched exactly what was shown in the listing. Communication was clear and timely, which made the entire experience smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend this seller for their great service, fast delivery, and trustworthy product description.
    Casino Royale, Ian Fleming, Very Good Book (#314381524808)
  • h***i (1339)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    Very nice book, well wrapped, fast shipping, good seller contact! Horrible Pitney Bowes tracking, three tracking numbers with tracking that said book was out for delivery yesterday - in another city and state. It was actually out for delivery in my city, not the seller's fault that Pitney Bowes/eBay global ship or whatever it's called is so messed up.
    Military and Religious Life in The Middle Ages and at The Period of The Renaissa (#314001705904)
  • t***4- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Great purchase as described great value , good postage and packaging. Top Seller Highly recommend for excellent service and communication.
    Julian Wintle A Memoir, Anne Francis, Very Good Book (#396620320652)
See all feedback

More to explore: