How Long to Read Burning the Big House

How Long Does it Take to Read Burning the Big House?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 17 minutes to read Burning the Big House by Terence A. M. Dooley

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

Description

The gripping story of the tumultuous destruction of the Irish country house, spanning the revolutionary years of 1912 to 1923 During the Irish Revolution nearly three hundred country houses were burned to the ground. These "Big Houses" were powerful symbols of conquest, plantation, and colonial oppression, and were caught up in the struggle for independence and the conflict between the aristocracy and those demanding access to more land. Stripped of their most important artifacts, most of the houses were never rebuilt and ruins such as Summerhill stood like ghostly figures for generations to come. Terence Dooley offers a unique perspective on the Irish Revolution, exploring the struggles over land, the impact of the Great War, and why the country mansions of the landed class became such a symbolic target for republicans throughout the period. Dooley details the shockingly sudden acts of occupation and destruction--including soldiers using a Rembrandt as a dart board--and evokes the exhilaration felt by the revolutionaries at seizing these grand houses and visibly overturning the established order.

How long is Burning the Big House?

Burning the Big House by Terence A. M. Dooley is 367 pages long, and a total of 94,319 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 115% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Burning the Big House Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 35 minutes to read Burning the Big House aloud.

What Reading Level is Burning the Big House?

Burning the Big House 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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