It takes the average reader 13 hours and 45 minutes to read The American Civil War by Peter J. Parish
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Originally published in 1975, this assessment of the American Civil War is a broad treatment of the war as a major historical event, set in the context of a detailed picture of two governments, economies and societies at war. It discusses many controversial topics - the uncertainty and hesitation that surrounded the origins of the war, for example, its economic impact, the Radicals and their relationship with Lincoln and reconstruction as a wartime issue. It offers acute analysis of Lincoln’s political skills, and an evaluation of emancipation and Lincoln’s approach to it; the problems and performance of the opposition during the war; international reactions; an assessment of some of the leading generals like McClellan and Lee and the impact of the war on both Southern and Northern society.
The American Civil War by Peter J. Parish is 806 pages long, and a total of 206,336 words.
This makes it 272% the length of the average book. It also has 252% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 18 hours and 47 minutes to read The American Civil War aloud.
The American Civil War is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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