How Long to Read Amongst the Ruins

How Long Does it Take to Read Amongst the Ruins?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Amongst the Ruins by John Darlington

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

Description

Amongst the Ruins explores the loss of ancient civilizations, the collapse of ruling elites, and the disappearance of more recent communities and their local traditions. Some of these are now sealed under 3,000-year-old peat, others lost to rising seas or sands, and the carcasses of twentieth-century buildings which serve as reminders of the destructive power of war. These compelling stories of fallen or lost places are brought together through themes of war, climate change, natural hazards, human self-destruction, and simple economics. From the ice of the Arctic fringe, through to the desert landscapes of North Africa, by way of South America's high mountains and Southeast Asia's urban sprawl, Amongst the Ruins charts the rise and fall of places and communities around the world, the fascinating characters associated with them, and the important events that punctuate their history. Exploring wide-ranging examples from prehistory to the present day, John Darlington challenges us to recognize past failures and identify what we need to do to protect the cultures of our current world.

How long is Amongst the Ruins?

Amongst the Ruins by John Darlington is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Amongst the Ruins Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read Amongst the Ruins aloud.

What Reading Level is Amongst the Ruins?

Amongst the Ruins 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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