How Long to Read The Art of War; and the Book of Shang

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of War; and the Book of Shang?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 5 minutes to read The Art of War; and the Book of Shang by Sun-Tzu

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

Description

The two political classics in this book are the product of a time of intense turmoil in Chinese history. Dating from the Period of the Warring States (403-221 BC), they anticipate Niccolo Machiavelli's The PrinceÓ by nearly 2,000 years. The Art of WarÓ is the best known of a considerable body of Chinese works on the subject. It analyzes the nature of war, & reveals how victory may be ensured. The Book of Lord ShangÓ is a political treatise for the instruction of rulers. These texts are anything but armchair strategy or ivory-tower speculation. They are serious, urgent & practical responses to the desperate situations in which they were written. They have been immensely influential both inside & outside China.

How long is The Art of War; and the Book of Shang?

The Art of War; and the Book of Shang by Sun-Tzu is 243 pages long, and a total of 61,479 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 75% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of War; and the Book of Shang Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 35 minutes to read The Art of War; and the Book of Shang aloud.

What Reading Level is The Art of War; and the Book of Shang?

The Art of War; and the Book of Shang 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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