How Long to Read The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople

How Long Does it Take to Read The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople by Nigel Webb

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

Description

George Hay, 8th Earl of Kinnoull, was an unconventional ambassador. A Scottish aristocrat who had been imprisoned for his Jacobite sympathies and almost bankrupted by his involvement in the South Sea Bubble, Lord Kinnoull had no previous diplomatic experience when he was unexpectedly appointed ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in 1729. Leaving his wife and family of ten at their Yorkshire home, Lord Kinnoull departed England for Constantinople with his political, financial and personal suitability for the role all in doubt. How would he cope with the complex world of international politics? Or negotiate the sensitive relationship between Muslims and Christians? And why was he subsequently recalled to England in disgrace? The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople traces Lord Kinnoull's eventful journey to the heart of the Ottoman Empire, where he served as ambassador for seven years--and back again. His butler, Samuel Medley, was his constant companion throughout this time and his is almost the only surviving servant's diary from the period. This remarkable biography casts fresh light on the Ottoman Empire and British politics in the 18th century. It also offers vivid portraits of the cosmopolitan city of Constantinople at this critical stage in its history and of an idiosyncratic Earl and his exceptional butler which will captivate readers.

How long is The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople?

The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople by Nigel Webb is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople aloud.

What Reading Level is The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople?

The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople 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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