How Long to Read Energy and Civilization

How Long Does it Take to Read Energy and Civilization?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 26 minutes to read Energy and Civilization by Vaclav Smil

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

Description

A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. "I wait for new Smil books the way some people wait for the next 'Star Wars' movie. In his latest book, Energy and Civilization: A History, he goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans' ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years. —Bill Gates, Gates Notes, Best Books of the Year Energy is the only universal...

How long is Energy and Civilization?

Energy and Civilization by Vaclav Smil is 562 pages long, and a total of 141,624 words.

This makes it 190% the length of the average book. It also has 173% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Energy and Civilization Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 53 minutes to read Energy and Civilization aloud.

What Reading Level is Energy and Civilization?

Energy and Civilization 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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