{"product_id":"50-codes-that-changed-the-world-and-your-chance-to-solve-them-9781472297211","title":"50 Codes that Changed the World: . . . And Your Chance to Solve Them!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eSinclair McKay is a master storyteller.\u003cbr\u003eSinclair McKay's book \"50 Codes that Changed the World\" explores uncrackable codes, secret cyphers, and hidden messages from across time, revealing how they helped to win wars, spark revolutions, and change the faces of nations. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Headline Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the bestselling author of Bletchley Park Brainteasers and The Scotland Yard Puzzle Book comes a captivating chronicle of the 50 codes that altered the course of history and shaped the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecrets have existed since ancient times, and even the Old Testament contains secret codes. Almost as soon as writing was invented, ingenious methods were developed to conceal messages and maintain secrecy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 50 Codes that Changed the World, Sinclair McKay delves into these impenetrable codes, secret cyphers, and hidden messages from across history, revealing a new narrative of a secret world. From the temples of Ancient Greece to the court of Elizabeth I, from antique manuscripts that may contain prophecies of doom to the modern realm of quantum mechanics, readers will witness how a few concealed words have the power to win wars, ignite revolutions, and even transform the destiny of great nations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive guide offers a fascinating glimpse into the hidden world of codebreaking, providing opportunities for readers to test their skills and attempt to crack some of the most challenging puzzles and lip-chewing codes ever created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSinclair McKay's books have received widespread praise for their accuracy and captivating storytelling. The Guardian praised The Secret Life of Bletchley Park as a remarkably faithful account of the wartime endeavors, their significance, and the emotional experiences of those involved. The Express commended Bletchley Park Brainteasers as outrageously difficult but utterly fascinating, while the Daily Mail praised Secret Listeners as an essential companion to his bestselling The Secret Life Of Bletchley Park, describing it as painstakingly researched and fascinating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast, a puzzle lover, or simply curious about the secrets of the past, 50 Codes that Changed the World is a must-read that will transport you to a world of intrigue and secrecy, where a few concealed words hold the power to shape the course of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 520g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 145 x 224 x 38 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781472297211\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinclair McKay","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097469612282,"sku":"9781472297211","price":13.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1665753191121_book.jpg?v=1665819374","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/50-codes-that-changed-the-world-and-your-chance-to-solve-them-9781472297211","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}