How Long to Read Emperor of Japan

How Long Does it Take to Read Emperor of Japan?

It takes the average reader 16 hours and 23 minutes to read Emperor of Japan by Donald Keene

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

Description

The renowned Japanese scholar “brings us as close to the inner life of the Meiji emperor as we are ever likely to get” (The New York Times Book Review). When Emperor Meiji began his rule in 1867, Japan was a splintered empire dominated by the shogun and the daimyos, cut off from the outside world, staunchly antiforeign, and committed to the traditions of the past. Before long, the shogun surrendered to the emperor, a new constitution was adopted, and Japan emerged as a modern, industrialized state. Despite the length of his reign, little has been written about the strangely obscured figure of Meiji himself, the first emperor ever to meet a European. But now, Donald Keene sifts the available evidence to present a rich portrait not only of Meiji but also of rapid and sometimes violent change during this pivotal period in Japan’s history. In this vivid and engrossing biography, we move with the emperor through his early, traditional education; join in the formal processions that acquainted the young emperor with his country and its people; observe his behavior in court, his marriage, and his relationships with various consorts; and follow his maturation into a “Confucian” sovereign dedicated to simplicity, frugality, and hard work. Later, during Japan’s wars with China and Russia, we witness Meiji’s struggle to reconcile his personal commitment to peace and his nation’s increasingly militarized experience of modernization. Emperor of Japan conveys in sparkling prose the complexity of the man and offers an unrivaled portrait of Japan in a period of unique interest. “Utterly brilliant . . . the best history in English of the emergence of modern Japan.”—Los Angeles Times

How long is Emperor of Japan?

Emperor of Japan by Donald Keene is 957 pages long, and a total of 245,949 words.

This makes it 323% the length of the average book. It also has 301% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Emperor of Japan Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 22 hours and 23 minutes to read Emperor of Japan aloud.

What Reading Level is Emperor of Japan?

Emperor of Japan 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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