How Long to Read Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader

How Long Does it Take to Read Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 30 minutes to read Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader by John W. F. Dulles

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

Description

From reviews of Volume I: "Brazilian Crusader is no doubt the best biography yet produced on Lacerda and the second volume . . . is certainly worth waiting for." —Luso-Brazilian Review Journalist and spectacularly successful governor, Carlos Lacerda was Brazil's foremost orator in the 20th century and its most controversial politician. He might have become president in the 1960s had not the military taken over. In the first volume, John F. W. Dulles paints a portrait of a rebellious youth, who had the willfulness of his prominent father and who crusaded for Communism before becoming its most outspoken foe. Recalling Lacerda's rallying cry, "Brazil must be shaken up," Dulles traces the career of the journalist whose unsparing attacks on the men in power led authorities to imprison him and employ thugs who pummeled him physically. Lacerda's spirited oratory helped him become Brazil's most popular congressman, but it scared the rulers of Brazil, who prohibited the broadcast of his speeches after he returned from exile in 1956. Their effort to deprive him of his mandate stirred the entire nation and culminated in one of the most dramatic sessions ever held in the Chamber of Deputies. In the second and final volume, Dulles explores the political and private life of Lacerda from 1960, when he became governor of Brazil's Guanabara state, until his death in 1977. Dulles focuses particularly on the years 1960 to 1968, in which Lacerda played a central role in some of the most drastic political changes that Brazil has experienced in this century. Lacerda's story ranges from the headlines constantly generated by his political attacks and journalistic sensationalism to private moments of personal tragedy. In telling his story, Dulles draws on hundreds of interviews, as well as extensive research in press archives, Lacerda's public papers, and the private collections of Lacerda's family and associates. This material paints a compelling portrait of an honest administrator who alienated top figures in politics, the press, and the military.

How long is Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader?

Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader by John W. F. Dulles is 795 pages long, and a total of 202,725 words.

This makes it 268% the length of the average book. It also has 248% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 18 hours and 27 minutes to read Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader aloud.

What Reading Level is Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader?

Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader 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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