How Long to Read Legacies of Lynching

How Long Does it Take to Read Legacies of Lynching?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Legacies of Lynching by Jonathan Markovitz

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

Description

Between 1880 and 1930, thousands of African Americans were lynched in the United States. Beyond the horrific violence inflicted on these individuals, lynching terrorized whole communities and became a defining characteristic of Southern race relations in the Jim Crow era. As spectacle, lynching was intended to serve as a symbol of white supremacy. Yet, Jonathan Markovitz notes, the act's symbolic power has endured long after the practice of lynching has largely faded away. Legacies of Lynching examines the evolution of lynching as a symbol of racial hatred and a metaphor for race relations in...

How long is Legacies of Lynching?

Legacies of Lynching by Jonathan Markovitz is 227 pages long, and a total of 58,339 words.

This makes it 77% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Legacies of Lynching Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 18 minutes to read Legacies of Lynching aloud.

What Reading Level is Legacies of Lynching?

Legacies of Lynching 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 Legacies of Lynching?

Legacies of Lynching by Jonathan Markovitz is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Legacies of Lynching by Jonathan Markovitz on Amazon click the button below.