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Dec 20 2006, 02:31 AM
I recommend Singh's "The Code Book" for an introduction to the history of cryptography that even a non-crypto buff could enjoy.  And Kahn is essential for the serious enthusiast.

I've not read Singh. All of the reviews I've seen, except one, were glowing.

But that one raises serious questions:

http://www.ams.org/notices/200003/rev-reeds.pdf
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