How Long to Read El Escorial

How Long Does it Take to Read El Escorial?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 18 minutes to read El Escorial by Mary Cable

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

Description

El Escorial is more than a monument to the zeal of Spain’s Catholicism; it is also a symbol of Spain at its imperial apogee. This imposing, granite edifice was built by King Philip II to celebrate Spain’s victory over the French at Saint-Quentin on August 10, 1557. Paid for with New-World gold, this sprawling monastery-palace is laid out in a vast grid of corridors and courtyards. At its heart is the austere Doric basilica of San Lorenzo el Real - beneath which are the remains of eleven Spanish kings, including Philip. The story of this fascinating, enduring symbol of Spain’s monarchy is...

How long is El Escorial?

El Escorial by Mary Cable is 195 pages long, and a total of 49,725 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read El Escorial Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 31 minutes to read El Escorial aloud.

What Reading Level is El Escorial?

El Escorial is suitable for students ages 10 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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