How Long to Read Philippe de Commynes

How Long Does it Take to Read Philippe de Commynes?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Philippe de Commynes by Irit Ruth Kleiman

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

Description

Philippe de Commynes, a diplomat who specialized in clandestine operations, served King Louis XI during his campaign to undermine aristocratic resistance and consolidate the sovereignty of the French throne. He is credited with inventing the political memoir, but his reminiscence has also been described as ‘the confessions of a traitor’: Commynes had abandoned Louis’ rival, the Burgundian duke Charles the Bold, before joining forces with the king. This study provides a literary re-evaluation of Commynes’ text – a perennial subject of scandal and fascination – while questioning what the terms ‘traitor’ or ‘betrayed’ meant in the context of fifteenth-century France. Drawing on diplomatic letters and court transcripts, Irit Kleiman examines the mutual connections between writing and betrayal in Commynes’ representation of Louis’ reign, the relationship between the author and the king, and the emergence of the memoir as an autobiographical genre. This study significantly deepens our understanding of how historical narrative and diplomatic activities are intertwined in the work of this iconic, iconoclastic figure.

How long is Philippe de Commynes?

Philippe de Commynes by Irit Ruth Kleiman is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Philippe de Commynes Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read Philippe de Commynes aloud.

What Reading Level is Philippe de Commynes?

Philippe de Commynes 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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