How Long to Read Empire of the Air

How Long Does it Take to Read Empire of the Air?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 42 minutes to read Empire of the Air by Jenifer Van Vleck

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

Description

Jenifer Van Vleck's fascinating history reveals the central role commercial aviation played in the United States' ascent to global preeminence in the twentieth century. As U.S. military and economic influence grew, the federal government partnered with the aviation industry to deliver American power across the globe and to sell the idea of the "American Century" to the public at home and abroad. The airplane promised to extend the frontiers of the United States "to infinity," as Pan American World Airways president Juan Trippe said. As it accelerated the global circulation of U.S. capital, consumer goods, technologies, weapons, popular culture, and expertise, few places remained distant from Wall Street and Washington. Aviation promised to secure a new type of empire--an empire of the air instead of the land, which emphasized access to markets rather than the conquest of territory and made the entire world America's sphere of influence. By the late 1960s, however, foreign airlines and governments were challenging America's control of global airways, and the domestic aviation industry hit turbulent times. Just as the history of commercial aviation helps to explain the ascendance of American power, its subsequent challenges reflect the limits and contradictions of the American Century.

How long is Empire of the Air?

Empire of the Air by Jenifer Van Vleck is 401 pages long, and a total of 100,651 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 123% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Empire of the Air Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 10 minutes to read Empire of the Air aloud.

What Reading Level is Empire of the Air?

Empire of the Air 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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