How Long to Read A Social History of English Cricket

How Long Does it Take to Read A Social History of English Cricket?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read A Social History of English Cricket by Derek Birley

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

Description

Acclaimed as a magisterial, classic work, A Social History of English Cricket is an encyclopaedic survey of the game, from its humble origins all the way to modern floodlit finishes. But it is also the story of English culture, mirrored in a sport that has always been a complex repository of our manners, hierarchies and politics. Derek Birley’s survey of the impact on cricket of two world wars, Empire and ‘the English caste system’, will, contends Ian Wooldridge, ‘teach an intelligent child of twelve more about their heritage than he or she will ever pick up at school.’ In just under 400...

How long is A Social History of English Cricket?

A Social History of English Cricket by Derek Birley is 400 pages long, and a total of 100,000 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Social History of English Cricket Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read A Social History of English Cricket aloud.

What Reading Level is A Social History of English Cricket?

A Social History of English Cricket is suitable for students ages 12 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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