How Long to Read The Art of War (Smithsonian History of Warfare)

By Martin Van Creveld

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of War (Smithsonian History of Warfare)?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read The Art of War (Smithsonian History of Warfare) by Martin Van Creveld

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

Description

The art of making war is among humankind's earliest professions, stretching far back before the written word, when heroic deeds in battles were carved on stone or recited through poem or song.In this sweeping, lucid history, Martin van Creveld explores military thought and strategy, from the earliest Chinese military thinkers to 20th-century perspectives on terrorism. This incredibly comprehensive book provides the reader with a gripping narrative of how war has been waged in ages past and a glimpse of what war may come to look like in the future. Military theories from Chinese thinker Sun Tzu to experts on guerrilla warfare and the terrorism of today Strategies of the Greeks and Romans as they worked to raise armies, discipline them, arm them, and provide them with the means for victory The work of military geniuses Adam von Buelow, Antoine Henri Jomini, and Karl von Clausewitz, theorists who devised strategies still in use today Modern armored air, naval, and nuclear warfare -- how technology has changed the face of battle

How long is The Art of War (Smithsonian History of Warfare)?

The Art of War (Smithsonian History of Warfare) by Martin Van Creveld is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of War (Smithsonian History of Warfare) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read The Art of War (Smithsonian History of Warfare) aloud.

What Reading Level is The Art of War (Smithsonian History of Warfare)?

The Art of War (Smithsonian History of Warfare) 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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