Abstract

Recent years have seen a surge in interest in writing (and reading) biographies of renowned cryptologists. This article looks at the surge and provides suggestions for those wishing to research and write both short form and long form biographies and those who wish to know more about a cryptologist in their family.

中文翻译：

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密码学历史的来源和方法：研究个人（和传记热潮）

摘要

近年来，人们对撰写（和阅读）著名密码学家的传记的兴趣激增。本文着眼于激增，并为那些希望研究和撰写短篇和长篇传记的人以及希望更多地了解其家族密码学家的人提供建议。