How Long to Read An Intimate History of Killing

How Long Does it Take to Read An Intimate History of Killing?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 12 minutes to read An Intimate History of Killing by Joanna Bourke

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

Description

The characteristic act of men at war is not dying, but killing. Politicians and military historians may gloss over human slaughter, emphasizing the defense of national honor, but for men in active service, warfare means being - or becoming - efficient killers. In An Intimate History of Killing, historian Joanna Bourke asks: What are the social and psychological dynamics of becoming the best ”citizen soldiers?” What kind of men become the best killers? How do they readjust to civilian life?These questions are answered in this groundbreaking new work that won, while still in manuscript, the...

How long is An Intimate History of Killing?

An Intimate History of Killing by Joanna Bourke is 544 pages long, and a total of 138,176 words.

This makes it 184% the length of the average book. It also has 169% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Intimate History of Killing Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 35 minutes to read An Intimate History of Killing aloud.

What Reading Level is An Intimate History of Killing?

An Intimate History of Killing 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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