How Long to Read American Illuminations

By David E. Nye

How Long Does it Take to Read American Illuminations?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 3 minutes to read American Illuminations by David E. Nye

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

Description

How Americans adapted European royal illuminations for patriotic celebrations, spectacular expositions, and intensely bright commercial lighting to create the world's most dazzling and glamorous cities. Illuminated fĂȘtes and civic celebrations began in Renaissance Italy and spread through the courts of Europe. Their fireworks, torches, lamps, and special effects glorified the monarch, marked the birth of a prince, or celebrated military victory. Nineteenth-century Americans rejected such monarchial pomp and adapted spectacular lighting to their democratic, commercial culture. In American...

How long is American Illuminations?

American Illuminations by David E. Nye is 296 pages long, and a total of 75,776 words.

This makes it 100% the length of the average book. It also has 93% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read American Illuminations Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 54 minutes to read American Illuminations aloud.

What Reading Level is American Illuminations?

American Illuminations 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.

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