The Codebreakers: The Comprehensive History of Secret Communication from Ancient Times to the Internet
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The narrative explores the ongoing struggle between codemakers and codebreakers throughout history, highlighting how cryptology has influenced pivotal events from ancient times to modern warfare and diplomacy. It details significant moments like the XYZ Affair and the Dreyfus Affair, showcasing the impact of codes on society. The book emphasizes the evolution of cryptology from a government secret to a fundamental aspect of everyday life, securing digital communications and transactions. With a new chapter incorporating classified insights, it remains a definitive work on the subject.



