How Long to Read Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415-1580

How Long Does it Take to Read Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415-1580?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 59 minutes to read Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415-1580 by Bailey W. Diffie

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

Description

No other people in history made such extensive geographical explorations as Portuguese. During the course of the fifteenth century they were the first to reveal to Europe the unknown coast of West Africa, reaching and passing the Cape of Good Hope. They made the first all-water voyage from the West to the East in 1497-99. Cabral touched on Brazil en route to India in 1500. Many of the East Indies islands had been visited by Portuguese ships before Magellan began the first voyage around the world in 1519. Christopher Columbus largely learned his trade as navigator in Portugal. By the end of the sixteenth century the Portuguese flag was flying around the world. The question arises of why the small country of Portugal led the way in exploration in the fifteenth century. This volume provides not only a narrative of the spread of the Portuguese empire but new interpretations and analyses of the history, such as a discussion of how Portuguese power differed in Africa, India, and the Far East, and an analysis of the empire's failure as a business enterprise.

How long is Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415-1580?

Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415-1580 by Bailey W. Diffie is 533 pages long, and a total of 134,849 words.

This makes it 180% the length of the average book. It also has 165% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415-1580 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 16 minutes to read Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415-1580 aloud.

What Reading Level is Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415-1580?

Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415-1580 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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