How Long to Read Hostage on the Yangtze

How Long Does it Take to Read Hostage on the Yangtze?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 37 minutes to read Hostage on the Yangtze by Malcolm H. Murfett

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

Description

In 1949, as the Chinese Civil War was about to enter its final, explosive stage, the small British frigate HMS Amethyst was sent on a dangerous mission up the Yangtze River to protect British citizens in Nanking. En route it was attacked by the Chinese Communists and held hostage on the river for several months before the crew managed to make a daring escape. The Amethyst captured news headlines around the world and became an unlikely symbol of the cold war in Asia. This dramatic episode, hailed in the West as a triumph of the human spirit but bitterly condemned by the Chinese Communists, was to prejudice Anglo-Chinese relations for years to come. Using sources not previously available, Malcolm Murfett has written a book that is much more than an account of a single incident. It provides a sweeping survey of British naval power in China, from its faltering and inept beginnings in the late 1630s right up to the establishment of the People's Republic in 1949. In explaining the importance of the Amethyst episode in the history of Anglo-Chinese naval relations, Murfett suggests that it was the final poignant break with the past. Readers will find Hostage on the Yangtze to be a fascinating tale of high adventure, imperialistic oppression, diplomatic shortcomings, and political repercussions¬—a mixture that culminates in one of the most dramatic and memorable crises of the post-war world.

How long is Hostage on the Yangtze?

Hostage on the Yangtze by Malcolm H. Murfett is 214 pages long, and a total of 54,356 words.

This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hostage on the Yangtze Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Hostage on the Yangtze aloud.

What Reading Level is Hostage on the Yangtze?

Hostage on the Yangtze 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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Where Can I Buy Hostage on the Yangtze?

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