How Long to Read Alexander the Great

How Long Does it Take to Read Alexander the Great?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 4 minutes to read Alexander the Great by Sir W. W. Tarn

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

Description

‘Tarn’s Alexander the Great, first published in 1948, has become a classic and its importance for subsequent Alexander studies can hardly be exaggerated. Based on a lifetime’s work and elegantly and persuasively written, both volumes evoked immediate admiration—and very soon sharp reaction. Little has in fact appeared on Alexander over the last thirty years that has not been directly related to Tarn’s book. Especially Volume II, with its detailed analysis of the sources and discussion of the main historical cruces—such as Cleitarchus’ date, the status of the Greek cities, Alexander’s deification, his supposed plans for a world-kingdom and the famous thesis that he sought to realise the ‘brotherhood of mankind’-has itself inspired scores of books and articles. For the scholar both volumes are indispensable and their reappearance is to be warmly welcomed.’—FRANK W. WALBANK ‘The appearance of Tarn’s Alexander...is an epoch-making event, in the strictest sense of the words. Every serious student of Alexander, probably for generations, will have to start from Tarn’s analysis of the sources and discussion of the chief problems of the narrative; and any writer on Alexander who did not enjoy the advantage of being able to consult this work will regret it. These volumes contain the distilled and matured results of a great scholar’s lifelong devotion to his great subject.’—Journal of Hellenic Studies 1948

How long is Alexander the Great?

Alexander the Great by Sir W. W. Tarn is 123 pages long, and a total of 31,119 words.

This makes it 42% the length of the average book. It also has 38% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Alexander the Great Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 50 minutes to read Alexander the Great aloud.

What Reading Level is Alexander the Great?

Alexander the Great 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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