How Long to Read Marriage, a History

How Long Does it Take to Read Marriage, a History?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read Marriage, a History by Stephanie Coontz

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

Description

Just when the clamor over "traditional" marriage couldn’t get any louder, along comes this groundbreaking book to ask, "What tradition?" In Marriage, a History, historian and marriage expert Stephanie Coontz takes readers from the marital intrigues of ancient Babylon to the torments of Victorian lovers to demonstrate how recent the idea of marrying for love is—and how absurd it would have seemed to most of our ancestors. It was when marriage moved into the emotional sphere in the nineteenth century, she argues, that it suffered as an institution just as it began to thrive as a personal...

How long is Marriage, a History?

Marriage, a History by Stephanie Coontz is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Marriage, a History Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read Marriage, a History aloud.

What Reading Level is Marriage, a History?

Marriage, a History 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 Marriage, a History?

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