How Long to Read Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary

How Long Does it Take to Read Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary by Sarah Court

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

Description

This volume provides a striking account of the life, destruction, rediscovery, and cultural significance of the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum and one of its grandest residences—the House of the Bicentenary. This volume vividly recounts, for general readers, the Roman town of Herculaneum, destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE and uniquely preserved for nearly two thousand years. Initial chapters offer an engaging historical overview of the town during antiquity, including the riveting story of its rediscovery in the eighteenth century, excavation in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and broad cultural significance in modern times. Subsequent chapters offer an interpretive tour of the ancient town, then focus on one of Herculaneum’s grandest and most beautifully decorated private residences, known as the House of the Bicentenary. Located on the town’s main street, it has a range of features—original rooms, magnificent wall paintings and mosaics, and remarkable documents—that illuminate daily life in the ancient world. Final chapters bring the story up to date, including recent discoveries about the site and its famous papyrus manuscripts, as well as ongoing conservation initiatives.

How long is Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary?

Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary by Sarah Court is 178 pages long, and a total of 45,924 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary aloud.

What Reading Level is Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary?

Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary is suitable for students ages 10 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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