How Long to Read Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000

How Long Does it Take to Read Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000 by David Gentilcore

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

Description

Italy, like the rest of Europe, owes a lot to the 'Columbian exchange'. As a result of this process, in addition to potatoes, Europe acquired maize, tomatoes and most types of beans. All are basic elements of European diet and cookery today. The international importance of the potato today as the world's most cultivated vegetable highlights its place in the Columbian exchange. While the history of the potato in the United States, Ireland, Britain and other parts of northern Europe is quite well known, little is known about the slow rise and eventual fall of the potato in Italy. This book aims...

How long is Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000?

Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000 by David Gentilcore 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 Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000 aloud.

What Reading Level is Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000?

Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000 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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