The Encyclopedia of Cryptology addresses the basic theoretical concepts and provides a broad overview of the writing, sending, protection, and decrypting of codes and ciphers. This volume also includes biographical sketches, important events in the history of cryptography, and discussions of the practical applications of codes in everyday life.

Illustrations, bibliographic references, and cross-references, plus two indexes complement the text.

• Includes biographical sketches of important figures and events in the history of cryptology
• Contains illustrations, bibliographic references, cross references, and two indexes

Cryptology, the science of codes and ciphers, has a long and fascinating history. Although we usually think of cryptology in relation to spies and intelligence operations, today this discipline is part of our everyday lives, encompassing even the most sophisticated communications technology.

About the Author

David E. Newton is a professional writer with more than 450 publications to his credit.

Reviews
"While there are many books aimed at certain aspects of this topic, none of them do as good a job of presenting a comprehensive yet accessible overview of secret-message writing throughout ancient and modern times." - School Library Journal
"Exceptional content, an extensive bibliography, and a comprehensive subject index make this volume an invaluable reference tool. Recommended for most academic and public libraries." - Library Journal
"The Encyclopedia of Cryptology describes every prominent code and cipher from Egyptian hieroglyphs to data encryption ... If you're not sure where to turn for information on the RSA algorithm, knapsack problems, or the Babington plot, this is the book for you." - C&RL News
"Exploding many of the myths that have developed around the Internet over the past few years, this chronology of its evolution is a fascinating journey that clearly indicates that the Internet can trace its ancestry back to the middle of the last century ... all-encompasing, conscise, comprehensive, multifaceted." - The Daily Telegraph



Book Information
ISBN 9780874367720
Author David E. Newton
Format Hardback
Page Count 330
Imprint ABC-CLIO
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc