How Long to Read Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman

How Long Does it Take to Read Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 24 minutes to read Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie

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

Description

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “absorbing” (Los Angeles Times) biography of one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in Russian history—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs “[A] compelling portrait not just of a Russian titan, but also of a flesh-and-blood woman.”—Newsweek NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times • The Washington Post • USA Today • The Boston Globe • San Francisco Chronicle • Chicago Tribune • Salon • Vogue • St. Louis Post-Dispatch • The Providence Journal Robert K. Massie returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure German princess who became Catherine the Great. Born into a minor noble family, Catherine transformed herself into empress of Russia by sheer determination. For thirty-four years, the government, foreign policy, cultural development, and welfare of the Russian people were in her hands. She dealt with domestic rebellion, foreign wars, and the tidal wave of political change and violence churned up by the French Revolution. Catherine’s family, friends, ministers, generals, lovers, and enemies—all are here, vividly brought to life. History offers few stories richer than that of Catherine the Great. In this book, an eternally fascinating woman is returned to life.

How long is Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman?

Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie is 674 pages long, and a total of 171,196 words.

This makes it 227% the length of the average book. It also has 209% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 35 minutes to read Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman aloud.

What Reading Level is Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman?

Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman 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.

Where Can I Buy Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman?

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