How Long to Read Sword of Persia

How Long Does it Take to Read Sword of Persia?

It takes the average reader 7 hours to read Sword of Persia by Michael Axworthy

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

Description

Nader Shah, ruler of Persia from 1736 to 1747, embodied ruthless ambition, energy, military brilliance, cynicism and cruelty. His reign was filled with bloodshed, betrayal and horror. Yet, Nader Shah is central to Iran's early modern history. From a shepherd boy, he rose to liberate his country from foreign occupation, and make himself Shah. He took eighteenth century Iran in a trajectory from political collapse and partition to become the dominant power in the region, briefly opening the prospect of a modernising state that could have resisted colonial intervention in Asia. He recovered all the territory lost by his predecessors, including Herat and Kandahar, and went on to conquer Moghul Delhi, plundering the enormous treasures of India. Nader commanded the most powerful military force in Asia, if not the world. He repeatedly defeated the armies of Ottoman Turkey, the preeminent State of Islam, overran most of what is now Iraq and threatened to take Baghdad on several occasions. But from the zenith of his success he declined into illness, insane avarice and horrific savagery, committing terrible atrocities against the Persian people, his friends, and even his family, until he finally died as violently as he had lived. The "Sword of Persia" recreates the story of a remarkable, ruthless man, capable of both charm and brutality. It is a rich narrative, full of dramatic incident, including much new research into original Iranian and other material, which will prove indispensable to historians and students. The book includes many contemporary illustrations, and maps.

How long is Sword of Persia?

Sword of Persia by Michael Axworthy is 414 pages long, and a total of 105,156 words.

This makes it 140% the length of the average book. It also has 129% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sword of Persia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 34 minutes to read Sword of Persia aloud.

What Reading Level is Sword of Persia?

Sword of Persia 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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