How Long to Read The Complete Histories of Polybius

How Long Does it Take to Read The Complete Histories of Polybius?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 20 minutes to read The Complete Histories of Polybius by Polybius

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

Description

Written in the 2nd century by the Greek historian Polybius, "The Histories" is a multi-volume work detailing many of the events, people, and ideas of the Hellenistic Period. While his focus is the space of time in which ancient Rome became a world power from 220 to 167 BC, Polybius also discusses his role as a 'pragmatic historian', a discourse on fate (called tyche), and the superiority of the mixed constitution. Though all forty volumes have not survived to the present day, the complete books extant today cover the affairs of all the important nations of the time, including Egypt, Greece,...

How long is The Complete Histories of Polybius?

The Complete Histories of Polybius by Polybius is 606 pages long, and a total of 155,136 words.

This makes it 205% the length of the average book. It also has 190% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Complete Histories of Polybius Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 7 minutes to read The Complete Histories of Polybius aloud.

What Reading Level is The Complete Histories of Polybius?

The Complete Histories of Polybius 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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