How Long to Read Ancient Law (1861) By

How Long Does it Take to Read Ancient Law (1861) By?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 23 minutes to read Ancient Law (1861) By by Henry James Sumner Maine

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

Description

Sir Henry James Sumner Maine (15 August 1822 - 3 February 1888), was a British comparative jurist and historian. He is famous for the thesis outlined in his book Ancient Law that law and society developed "from status to contract." According to the thesis, in the ancient world individuals were tightly bound by status to traditional groups, while in the modern one, in which individuals are viewed as autonomous agents, they are free to make contracts and form associations with whomever they choose. Because of this thesis, Maine can be seen as one of the forefathers of modern legal anthropology,...

How long is Ancient Law (1861) By?

Ancient Law (1861) By by Henry James Sumner Maine is 142 pages long, and a total of 35,784 words.

This makes it 48% the length of the average book. It also has 44% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ancient Law (1861) By Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 15 minutes to read Ancient Law (1861) By aloud.

What Reading Level is Ancient Law (1861) By?

Ancient Law (1861) By is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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