How Long to Read Histories of Infamy
By Cristián A. Roa-de-la-Carrera
How Long Does it Take to Read Histories of Infamy?
It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Histories of Infamy by Cristián A. Roa-de-la-Carrera
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
In Histories of Infamy, Cristián Roa-de-la-Carrera explores Francisco López de Gómara's (1511-ca.1559) attempt to ethically reconcile Spain's civilizing mission with the conquistadors' abuse and exploitation of Native peoples. The most widely read account of the conquest in its time, Gómara's Historia general de las Indias y Conquista de México rationalized the conquistadors' crimes as unavoidable evils in the task of bringing "civilization" to the New World. Through an elaborate defense of Spanish imperialism, Gómara aimed to convince his readers of the merits of the conquest, regardless of...
How long is Histories of Infamy?
Histories of Infamy by Cristián A. Roa-de-la-Carrera is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.
This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read Histories of Infamy Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Histories of Infamy aloud.
What Reading Level is Histories of Infamy?
Histories of Infamy 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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