How Long to Read Jefferson's Freeholders and the Politics of Ownership in the Old Dominion

How Long Does it Take to Read Jefferson's Freeholders and the Politics of Ownership in the Old Dominion?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 32 minutes to read Jefferson's Freeholders and the Politics of Ownership in the Old Dominion by Christopher Michael Curtis

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

Description

Jefferson's Freeholders explores the processes by which Virginia was transformed from a British colony into a Southern slave state. Focusing on ideas of ownership, the book emphasizes the persistent influence of English common law on the state's political culture. It uniquely details how the traditional principles of land tenure were subverted by the economic and political changes of the nineteenth century and how they fostered law reforms that encouraged the idea that slavery should replace land ownership as the distinguishing basis for political power.

How long is Jefferson's Freeholders and the Politics of Ownership in the Old Dominion?

Jefferson's Freeholders and the Politics of Ownership in the Old Dominion by Christopher Michael Curtis is 271 pages long, and a total of 68,021 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Jefferson's Freeholders and the Politics of Ownership in the Old Dominion Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 11 minutes to read Jefferson's Freeholders and the Politics of Ownership in the Old Dominion aloud.

What Reading Level is Jefferson's Freeholders and the Politics of Ownership in the Old Dominion?

Jefferson's Freeholders and the Politics of Ownership in the Old Dominion 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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