How Long to Read Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America

How Long Does it Take to Read Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 50 minutes to read Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America by Elizabeth B. Greene

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

Description

This engaging book uses buildings and structures as a lens through which to explore various strands of U.S. social history, revealing the connections between architecture and the cultural, economic, and political events before and during these American landmarks' construction. During the 20th and 21st centuries, the United States became the dominant world power. The tumultuous progression of our nation to global leader can be seen in the social, cultural, and political history of the United States over the last century, and the country's evolution is also reflected in major buildings and landmark sites across the nation. Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America: American Society Revealed documents how the construction, design, and function of famous buildings and structures can inform our understanding of societies of the past. Its text and images enable readers to get a deeper understanding of the buildings themselves as well as what happened at each structure's location and how those events fit into our nation's history. Through the study of specific buildings or types of buildings that influenced the cultural, social, and political history of the nation, readers will explore monuments to presidents, learn about how the first tract home neighborhoods came into existence, and marvel at the role of buildings in helping us get to the moon, just to mention a few topics.

How long is Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America?

Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America by Elizabeth B. Greene is 350 pages long, and a total of 87,500 words.

This makes it 118% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 58 minutes to read Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America aloud.

What Reading Level is Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America?

Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America 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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