How Long to Read An Historical Commentary on Thucydides: Volume 2. Books II-III
By A. W. Gomme
How Long Does it Take to Read An Historical Commentary on Thucydides: Volume 2. Books II-III?
It takes the average reader 7 hours and 51 minutes to read An Historical Commentary on Thucydides: Volume 2. Books II-III by A. W. Gomme
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Description
This volume of The Writings and Speeches of Edmund Burke continues the story of Edmund Burke, the Rockingham party in British politics, and the American crisis. By 1774 Burke was already recognized as a master of parliamentary debate and an accomplished writer. By 1780, however, his reputationwas to have risen substantially. Probably the most important single reason was his Speech on Conciliation with America, which was presented to the House of Commons in March 1775, published, and circulated to a wide audience on both sides of the Atlantic. In that speech, Burke used the full force ofhis intellect and eloquence to set out the Rockinghams' first comprehensive plan for achieving lasting peace in the Empire. The public commendation he received helped him to gain recognition for offerings such as his second conciliation proposal in November 1775, and his Letter to the Sheriffs ofBristol in 1777. It also gave him some of the confidence he needed to announce the Whig party's historic conversion to a moderate reform programme in his celebrated speeches on economical reform in 1779 and 1780. Numerous writings and speeches in this volume are transcriptions of previouslyunpublished manuscripts from the collections at Sheffield and Northampton. These allow the reader new insights into the workings of Burke's mind not just in relation to the major political issues, but also to a multitude of engaging subjects such as education, capital punishment, religious dissent,and the return of the Rockingham Whigs to government power.
How long is An Historical Commentary on Thucydides: Volume 2. Books II-III?
An Historical Commentary on Thucydides: Volume 2. Books II-III by A. W. Gomme is 464 pages long, and a total of 117,856 words.
This makes it 157% the length of the average book. It also has 144% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read An Historical Commentary on Thucydides: Volume 2. Books II-III Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 44 minutes to read An Historical Commentary on Thucydides: Volume 2. Books II-III aloud.
What Reading Level is An Historical Commentary on Thucydides: Volume 2. Books II-III?
An Historical Commentary on Thucydides: Volume 2. Books II-III is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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