How Long to Read A History of Torture in Britain

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Torture in Britain?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read A History of Torture in Britain by Simon Webb

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

There is an ancient and quite baseless myth that the use of torture has never been legal in Britain. This old wives' tale arose because torture had been neither endorsed nor forbidden by either statute or common law. In other words; the law has, until the late twentieth century, never had anything to say on the subject. In fact, torture, inflicted both as punishment and as an aid to interrogation, has been a constant and recurring feature of British life; from the beginning of the country's recorded history, until well into the twentieth century. Even as late as 1976, the European Court of...

How long is A History of Torture in Britain?

A History of Torture in Britain by Simon Webb is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Torture in Britain Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read A History of Torture in Britain aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of Torture in Britain?

A History of Torture in Britain is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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