How Long to Read The Evolution of Civilizations

How Long Does it Take to Read The Evolution of Civilizations?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 42 minutes to read The Evolution of Civilizations by Carroll Quigley

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

Description

Carroll Quigley was a legendary teacher at the Georgetown School of Foreign Service. His course on the history of civilization was extraordinary in its scope and in its impact on his students.Like the course, "The Evolution of Civilizations" is a comprehensive and perceptive look at the factors behind the rise and fall of civilizations.Quigley defines a civilization as "a producing society with an instrument of expansion." A civilization's decline is not inevitable but occurs when its "instrument" of expansion is transformed into an "institution"--that is, when social arrangements that meet real social needs are transformed into social institutions serving their own purposes regardless of real social needs.

How long is The Evolution of Civilizations?

The Evolution of Civilizations by Carroll Quigley is 281 pages long, and a total of 70,531 words.

This makes it 95% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Evolution of Civilizations Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 25 minutes to read The Evolution of Civilizations aloud.

What Reading Level is The Evolution of Civilizations?

The Evolution of Civilizations 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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