How Long to Read Johannes Gutenberg: Man of the Millennium: A Brief Look at the Printing Revolution and the Power of Books

How Long Does it Take to Read Johannes Gutenberg: Man of the Millennium: A Brief Look at the Printing Revolution and the Power of Books?

It takes the average reader and 54 minutes to read Johannes Gutenberg: Man of the Millennium: A Brief Look at the Printing Revolution and the Power of Books by Aaron J. Keirns

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Description

This book is an introduction to the life and work of Johannes Gutenberg, the man who invented the printing press. Gutenberg has been called the "Man of the Millennium" by Time-Life Magazine and others. In the mid-15th century he developed the first practical system for making movable type. His invention allowed books to be mass produced for the first time in history. This book contains a wealth of information about Gutenberg and his invention. It has many fascinating photographs and illustrations, including a simplified schematic that shows how Gutenberg made his movable metal type. Today we take books for granted. But before Gutenberg's printing press, books were a luxury only the wealthy could afford. Gutenberg's invention changed our world forever. The ability to reproduce books efficiently and economically launched humanity into a new age of information, education and enlightenment for the masses. This is the story of a remarkable man and his magnificent machine.

How long is Johannes Gutenberg: Man of the Millennium: A Brief Look at the Printing Revolution and the Power of Books?

Johannes Gutenberg: Man of the Millennium: A Brief Look at the Printing Revolution and the Power of Books by Aaron J. Keirns is 54 pages long, and a total of 13,716 words.

This makes it 18% the length of the average book. It also has 17% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Johannes Gutenberg: Man of the Millennium: A Brief Look at the Printing Revolution and the Power of Books Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 14 minutes to read Johannes Gutenberg: Man of the Millennium: A Brief Look at the Printing Revolution and the Power of Books aloud.

What Reading Level is Johannes Gutenberg: Man of the Millennium: A Brief Look at the Printing Revolution and the Power of Books?

Johannes Gutenberg: Man of the Millennium: A Brief Look at the Printing Revolution and the Power of Books is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

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