How Long to Read Okinawa: The History of an Island People

How Long Does it Take to Read Okinawa: The History of an Island People?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 56 minutes to read Okinawa: The History of an Island People by George Kerr

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

Description

"The first full–length monograph on the history of the Ryukyu Islands in any Western language…a standard work."—Pacific Affairs This book is the definitive work on Okinawan History and an important scholarly work in the fields of Japanese studies and Japanese history. Few people can point to Okinawa on a map, yet this tiny island sitting between China and Japan was and continues to be one of the most crucial Asian nerve centers in all U.S. strategic defense. Ninety percent of all U.S. military forces in Japan are located on Okinawa, one of the Ryukyu Islands, and it was through these troops that the martial art of karate was exported to the United States. In Okinawa: History of an Island People, noted Eastern affairs specialist George Kerr recounts the fascinating history of the island and its environs, from 1314 A.D. to the late twentieth century. The histories of Japan, Okinawa and the entire Pacific region are crucially intertwined, so the study of this fascinating chain of islands is crucial to understanding all of East Asia. First published in 1958, this edition features a new introduction and appendix by Okinawa history scholar Mitsugu Sakihara, making this the most comprehensive resource on the small, vital, and intriguing island of Okinawa.

How long is Okinawa: The History of an Island People?

Okinawa: The History of an Island People by George Kerr is 592 pages long, and a total of 149,184 words.

This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 182% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Okinawa: The History of an Island People Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 35 minutes to read Okinawa: The History of an Island People aloud.

What Reading Level is Okinawa: The History of an Island People?

Okinawa: The History of an Island People 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.

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