How Long to Read Imagining the King's Death

How Long Does it Take to Read Imagining the King's Death?

It takes the average reader 14 hours and 36 minutes to read Imagining the King's Death by John Barrell

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

Description

It is high treason in British law to 'imagine' the king's death. But after the execution of Louis XVI in 1793, everyone in Britain must have found themselves imagining that the same fate might befall George III. How easy was it to distinguish between fantasising about the death of George and'imagining' it, in the legal sense of 'intending' or 'designing'? John Barrell examines this question in the context of the political trials of the mid-1790s and the controversies they generated. He shows how the law of treason was adapted in the years following Louis's death to punish what wasacknowledged to be a 'modern' form of treason unheard of when the law had been framed. The result, he argues, was the invention of a new, an imaginary, a 'figurative' treason, by which the question of who was imagining the king's death, the supposed traitors or those who charged them with treason,became inescapable.

How long is Imagining the King's Death?

Imagining the King's Death by John Barrell is 856 pages long, and a total of 219,136 words.

This makes it 289% the length of the average book. It also has 268% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Imagining the King's Death Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 19 hours and 57 minutes to read Imagining the King's Death aloud.

What Reading Level is Imagining the King's Death?

Imagining the King's Death 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.

Where Can I Buy Imagining the King's Death?

Imagining the King's Death by John Barrell is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Imagining the King's Death by John Barrell on Amazon click the button below.