How Long to Read Katanga 1960-63

How Long Does it Take to Read Katanga 1960-63?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 2 minutes to read Katanga 1960-63 by Christopher Othen

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

Description

In King Leopold II's infamous Congo 'Free' State at the turn of the century, severed hands became a form of currency. But some in the Belgian government had no sense of historical shame, as they connived for an independent Katanga state in 1960 to protect Belgian mining interests. What happened next was extraordinary. It was an extremely uneven battle. The UN fielded soldiers from twenty nations, America paid the bills, and the Soviets intrigued behind the scenes. Yet to everyone's surprise the new nation's rag-tag army of local gendarmes, jungle tribesmen and, controversially, European mercenaries, refused to give in. For two and a half years Katanga, the scrawniest underdog ever to fight a war, held off the world with guerrilla warfare, two-faced diplomacy and some shady financial backing. It even looked as if the Katangese might win. Katanga 1960–63 tells, for the first time, the full story of the Congolese province that declared independence and found itself at war with the world.

How long is Katanga 1960-63?

Katanga 1960-63 by Christopher Othen is 361 pages long, and a total of 90,611 words.

This makes it 122% the length of the average book. It also has 111% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Katanga 1960-63 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 15 minutes to read Katanga 1960-63 aloud.

What Reading Level is Katanga 1960-63?

Katanga 1960-63 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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