How Long to Read Ctesias' 'History of Persia'

How Long Does it Take to Read Ctesias' 'History of Persia'?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 11 minutes to read Ctesias' 'History of Persia' by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

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

Description

Towards the end of the fifth century BC Ctesias of Cnidus wrote his 23 book History of Persia. Ctesias is a remarkable figure: he lived and worked in the Persian court and, as a doctor, tended to the world’s most powerful kings and queens. His position gave him special insight into the workings of Persian court life and access to the gossip and scandal surrounding Persian history and court politics, past and present. His History of Persia was completed at a time when the Greeks were fascinated by Persia and seems very much to cater to contemporary interest in Persian wealth and opulence, powerful Persian women, the institution of the harem, kings and queens, eunuchs and secret plots. Presented here in English translation for the first time with commentaries, Ctesias offers a fascinating insight into Persia in the fifth century BC.

How long is Ctesias' 'History of Persia'?

Ctesias' 'History of Persia' by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones is 246 pages long, and a total of 62,976 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 77% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ctesias' 'History of Persia' Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Ctesias' 'History of Persia' aloud.

What Reading Level is Ctesias' 'History of Persia'?

Ctesias' 'History of Persia' 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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