How Long to Read The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

How Long Does it Take to Read The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia [2 volumes]?

It takes the average reader 15 hours and 59 minutes to read The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia [2 volumes] by Spencer C. Tucker

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

Description

Long overlooked in favor of land engagements, this is the first encyclopedia to analyze the naval aspects of the American Civil War. The brilliance of both sides' secretaries of the navy, Stephen Mallory and Gideon Welles. The Dahlgren guns of the Union forces and the Confederate Navy's Brooke guns that were essential in battles involving ironclad ships. The significant contributions of African Americans in the ship crews of the U.S. Navy during the Civic War. These are examples of the fascinating details contained in The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia that provide readers with a complete understanding of the naval aspects of the American Civil War. The entries in this sweeping text provide comprehensive treatment of overall strategies on each side, the role of diplomacy, leading naval officers and other personalities, battles and important engagements, ship types, well-known individual warships, naval ordnance and weapons systems, and new developments such as mines and submarines. Topics such as shipboard life, major waterways, prominent seaports, and the role of logistics in determining the outcome of the war are also covered.

How long is The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia [2 volumes]?

The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia [2 volumes] by Spencer C. Tucker is 952 pages long, and a total of 239,904 words.

This makes it 321% the length of the average book. It also has 293% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia [2 volumes] Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 21 hours and 50 minutes to read The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia [2 volumes] aloud.

What Reading Level is The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia [2 volumes]?

The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia [2 volumes] 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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