How Long to Read Crisis of the House Divided

How Long Does it Take to Read Crisis of the House Divided?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 57 minutes to read Crisis of the House Divided by Harry V. Jaffa

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

Description

Crisis of the House Divided is the standard historiography of the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Harry Jaffa provides the definitive analysis of the political principles that guided Lincoln from his reentry into politics in 1854 through his Senate campaign against Douglas in 1858. To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the original publication, Jaffa has provided a new introduction. "Crisis of the House Divided has shaped the thought of a generation of Abraham Lincoln and Civil War scholars."—Mark E. Needly, Jr., Civil War History "An important book about one of the great episodes in the history of the sectional controversy. It breaks new ground and opens a new view of Lincoln's significance as a political thinker."—T. Harry Williams, Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences "A searching and provocative analysis of the issues confronted and the ideas expounded in the great debates. . . . A book which displays such learning and insight that it cannot fail to excite the admiration even of scholars who disagree with its major arguments and conclusions."—D. E. Fehrenbacher, American Historical Review

How long is Crisis of the House Divided?

Crisis of the House Divided by Harry V. Jaffa is 466 pages long, and a total of 119,296 words.

This makes it 157% the length of the average book. It also has 146% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Crisis of the House Divided Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 51 minutes to read Crisis of the House Divided aloud.

What Reading Level is Crisis of the House Divided?

Crisis of the House Divided 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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