How Long to Read Arnold J. Toynbee: A Life

How Long Does it Take to Read Arnold J. Toynbee: A Life?

It takes the average reader 12 hours and 45 minutes to read Arnold J. Toynbee: A Life by William H. McNeill

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

Description

One of the most remarkable thinkers of this century, Arnold Toynbee won world-wide recognition as the author of the monumental ten-volume A Study of History. Its publication and phenomenal success brought him fame and the highest praise, as the reading public proclaimed him the most renowned scholar in the world. This thought-provoking, engaging study of Toynbee, written by one of today's most eminent historians, weaves together Toynee's intellectual accomplishments and the personal difficulties of his private life. Providing both an intimate portrait of a leading thinker and a judicious evaluation of his work and his legacy for the the study of history, William H. McNeill offers both a biography and a commentary on how to write and understand history. Along with an illuminating discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of A Study of History and the countless other works written by Toynbee, McNeill offers a compelling examination of the responses of other historians (including the devastating attack launched by Hugh Trevor-Roper) and Toynbee's attempts to modify his Study to answer these criticisms. McNeill also explores his tormented personal life, including his troubled marriage to Rosalind Murray and the suicide of his son, Anthony. In this sympathetic depiction of a life, both triumphant and tragic, McNeill brings his skills to bear on one of the greatest figures in his field, illuminating a career of rare accomplishment.

How long is Arnold J. Toynbee: A Life?

Arnold J. Toynbee: A Life by William H. McNeill is 739 pages long, and a total of 191,401 words.

This makes it 249% the length of the average book. It also has 234% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Arnold J. Toynbee: A Life Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 17 hours and 25 minutes to read Arnold J. Toynbee: A Life aloud.

What Reading Level is Arnold J. Toynbee: A Life?

Arnold J. Toynbee: A Life 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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