How Long to Read Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World

How Long Does it Take to Read Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 8 minutes to read Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World by Joyce E. Salisbury

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

Description

An extensive and fascinating collection of stories featuring both famous and everyday women, giving a well-rounded view of the lives of women in the ancient world. When did women first become rulers, athletes, soldiers, heroines, and villains? They always were, observes historian Judith Salisbury. From Mesopotamian priestesses and poets to Egyptian queens and consorts, "there was never a time when women did not participate in all aspects of society." Salisbury tells the stories of 150 women from the ancient world, ranging from the very famous, such as Cleopatra VII, immortalized by Hollywood, to the barely remembered, such as the Roman poet Nossis. Writing for a general audience, Salisbury begins by painting each woman into her historical context, then recounts each woman's story, describing the choices she made as she looked for happiness, wealth, power, or well-being for herself and her family—stories much like our own. In entries on general themes—clothing, cosmetics, work, sexuality, prostitution, gynecology—Salisbury analyzes the commonalties in the lives of these women of antiquity from a cross-cultural perspective.

How long is Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World?

Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World by Joyce E. Salisbury is 423 pages long, and a total of 107,019 words.

This makes it 143% the length of the average book. It also has 131% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 44 minutes to read Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World aloud.

What Reading Level is Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World?

Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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