How Long to Read Horses, People and Parliament in the English Civil War

How Long Does it Take to Read Horses, People and Parliament in the English Civil War?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Horses, People and Parliament in the English Civil War by Dr Gavin Robinson

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

Description

Horses played a major role in the military, economic, social and cultural history of early-modern England. This book uses the supply of horses to parliamentary armies during the English Civil War to make two related points. Firstly it shows how control of resources - although vital to success - is contingent upon a variety of logistical and political considerations. It then demonstrates how competition for resources and construction of individuals’ identities and allegiances fed into each other. Resources, such as horses, did not automatically flow out of areas which were nominally under Parliament’s control. Parliament had to construct administrative systems and make them work. This was not easy when only a minority of the population actively supported either side and property rights had to be negotiated, so the success of these negotiations was never a foregone conclusion. The study also demonstrates how competition for resources and construction of identities fed into each other. It argues that allegiance was not a fixed underlying condition, but was something external and changeable. Actions were more important than thoughts and to secure victory, both sides needed people to do things rather than feel vaguely sympathetic. Furthermore, identities were not always self-fashioned but could be imposed on people against their will, making them liable to disarmament, sequestration, fines or imprisonment. More than simply a book about resources and logistics, this study poses fundamental questions of identity construction, showing how culture and reality influence each other. Through an exploration of Parliament’s interaction with local communities and individuals, it reveals fascinating intersections between military necessity and issues of gender, patriarchy, religion, bureaucracy, nationalism and allegiance.

How long is Horses, People and Parliament in the English Civil War?

Horses, People and Parliament in the English Civil War by Dr Gavin Robinson is 262 pages long, and a total of 66,024 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Horses, People and Parliament in the English Civil War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours to read Horses, People and Parliament in the English Civil War aloud.

What Reading Level is Horses, People and Parliament in the English Civil War?

Horses, People and Parliament in the English Civil War 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.

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