How Long to Read Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914

How Long Does it Take to Read Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914 by Dan Free

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

Description

Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914 is a cultural and engineering history of railway building in Japan during the Meiji era. The importance of early railways in the industrialization of the United States and Europe is a fact all of us are familiar with. To witness the amazing parallel development of the railways in Japan, happening at much the same time as America was connecting its vast hinterland to the East and West coasts, is an eye-opening realization. Early Japanese Railways, tells the fascinating story of the rise of Japanese rail amidst a period of rapid modernization during Japan's Meiji era. Leaving behind centuries of stagnation and isolation, Japan would emerge into the 20th century as a leading modern industrialized state. The development of the railways was a significant factor in the cultural and technological development of Japan during this pivotal period. Free's rare photographic and historical materials concerning Japan's early railways, including a print showing the miniature steam engine brought to Japan by Admiral Perry aboard his "Black Ships" to demonstrate American superiority, combine to form a richly detailed account that will appeal to students of Japanese history and railway buffs alike. This one-of-a-kind book, Early Japanese Railways 1853–1914, illuminates for non-Japanese-speaking readers the early history of Japanese railroads and in the process the fascinating story of Japan's prewar industrial modernization. Anyone interested in train history or model trains will find this book a fascinating read.

How long is Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914?

Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914 by Dan Free is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914 aloud.

What Reading Level is Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914?

Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914 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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