How Long to Read Pompeii

How Long Does it Take to Read Pompeii?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read Pompeii by Paul Zanker

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

Description

Pompeii’s tragedy is our windfall: an ancient city fully preserved, its urban design and domestic styles speaking across the ages. This richly illustrated book conducts us through the captured wonders of Pompeii, evoking at every turn the life of the city as it was 2,000 years ago. When Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. its lava preserved not only the Pompeii of that time but a palimpsest of the city’s history, visible traces of the different societies of Pompeii’s past. Paul Zanker, a noted authority on Roman art and architecture, disentangles these tantalizing traces to show us the urban images...

How long is Pompeii?

Pompeii by Paul Zanker is 286 pages long, and a total of 73,216 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pompeii Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Pompeii aloud.

What Reading Level is Pompeii?

Pompeii 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 Pompeii?

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