How Long to Read Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook

How Long Does it Take to Read Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 8 minutes to read Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook by Andrew N. Sherwood

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

Description

In this volume the authors translate and annotate key passages from ancient authors to provide a history and an analysis of the origins and development of technology. Among the topics covered are: * energy * basic mechanical devices * agriculture * food processing and diet * mining and metallurgy * construction and hydraulic engineering * household industry * transport and trade * military technology. The sourcebook presents 150 ancient authors and a diverse range of literary genres, such as, the encyclopedic Natural Histories of Pliny the Elder, the poetry of Homer and Hesiod, the philosophy...

How long is Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook?

Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook by Andrew N. Sherwood is 648 pages long, and a total of 167,184 words.

This makes it 219% the length of the average book. It also has 204% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 13 minutes to read Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook aloud.

What Reading Level is Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook?

Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook 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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