How Long to Read Sources of Western Zhou History

How Long Does it Take to Read Sources of Western Zhou History?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 14 minutes to read Sources of Western Zhou History by Edward L. Shaughnessy

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

Description

The thousands of ritual bronze vessels discovered by China's archaeologists serve as the major documentary source for the Western Zhou dynasty (1045-771 B.C.). These vessels contain long inscriptions full of detail on subjects as diverse as the military history of the period, the bureaucratic structure of the royal court, and lawsuits among the gentry. Moreover, being cast in bronze, the inscriptions preserve exactly the contemporary script and language. Shaughnessy has written a meticulous and detailed work on the historiography and interpretation of these objects. By demonstrating how the...

How long is Sources of Western Zhou History?

Sources of Western Zhou History by Edward L. Shaughnessy is 312 pages long, and a total of 78,624 words.

This makes it 105% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sources of Western Zhou History Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 9 minutes to read Sources of Western Zhou History aloud.

What Reading Level is Sources of Western Zhou History?

Sources of Western Zhou 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.

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