How Long to Read Econocide

How Long Does it Take to Read Econocide?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 14 minutes to read Econocide by Seymour Drescher

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

Description

In this classic analysis and refutation of Eric Williams's 1944 thesis, Seymour Drescher argues that Britain's abolition of the slave trade in 1807 resulted not from the diminishing value of slavery for Great Britain but instead from the British public's mobilization against the slave trade, which forced London to commit what Drescher terms "econocide." This action, he argues, was detrimental to Britain's economic interests at a time when British slavery was actually at the height of its potential. Originally published in 1977, Drescher's work was instrumental in undermining the economic determinist interpretation of abolitionism that had dominated historical discourse for decades following World War II. For this second edition, which includes a foreword by David Brion Davis, Drescher has written a new preface, reflecting on the historiography of the British slave trade since this book's original publication.

How long is Econocide?

Econocide by Seymour Drescher is 312 pages long, and a total of 78,624 words.

This makes it 105% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Econocide Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 9 minutes to read Econocide aloud.

What Reading Level is Econocide?

Econocide 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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