How Long to Read Galen

How Long Does it Take to Read Galen?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Galen by Vivian Nutton

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

Description

This volume offers a comprehensive biography of the Roman physician Galen, and explores his activities and ideas as a doctor and intellectual, as well as his reception in later centuries. Nutton's wide-ranging study surveys Galen's early life and medical education, as well as his later career in Rome and his role as court physician for over forty years. It examines Galen's philosophical approach to medicine and the body, his practices of prognosis and dissection, and his ideas about preventative medicine and drugs. A final chapter explores the continuing impact of Galen's work in the...

How long is Galen?

Galen by Vivian Nutton is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Galen Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Galen aloud.

What Reading Level is Galen?

Galen 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.

Where Can I Buy Galen?

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