How Long to Read Maladies of Empire

How Long Does it Take to Read Maladies of Empire?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read Maladies of Empire by Jim Downs

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

Description

A sweeping global history that looks beyond European urban centers to show how slavery, colonialism, and war propelled the development of modern medicine. Most stories of medical progress come with ready-made heroes. John Snow traced the origins of London’s 1854 cholera outbreak to a water pump, leading to the birth of epidemiology. Florence Nightingale’s contributions to the care of soldiers in the Crimean War revolutionized medical hygiene, transforming hospitals from crucibles of infection to sanctuaries of recuperation. Yet histories of individual innovators ignore many key sources of...

How long is Maladies of Empire?

Maladies of Empire by Jim Downs is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Maladies of Empire Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read Maladies of Empire aloud.

What Reading Level is Maladies of Empire?

Maladies of Empire 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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