How Long to Read The First Afghan War 1839–42

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Afghan War 1839–42?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 40 minutes to read The First Afghan War 1839–42 by Richard Macrory Hon KC

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

Description

In 1839 forces of the British East India Company crossed the Indus to invade Afghanistan on the pretext of reinstating a former king Shah Soojah to his rightful throne. The reality was that this was another step in Britain's Great Game – Afghanistan would create a buffer to any potential Russian expansion towards India. This history traces the initial, campaign which would see the British easily occupy Kabul and the rebellion that two years later would see the British army humbled. Forced to negotiate a surrender the British fled Kabul en masse in the harsh Afghan winter. Decimated by Afghan guerilla attacks and by the harsh cold and a lack of food and supplies just one European – Dr Brydon would make it to the safety of Jalalabad five days later. This book goes on to trace the retribution attack on Kabul the following year, which destroyed the symbolic Mogul Bazaar before rapidly withdrawing and leaving Afghanistan in peace for nearly a generation.

How long is The First Afghan War 1839–42?

The First Afghan War 1839–42 by Richard Macrory Hon KC is 100 pages long, and a total of 25,000 words.

This makes it 34% the length of the average book. It also has 31% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Afghan War 1839–42 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 16 minutes to read The First Afghan War 1839–42 aloud.

What Reading Level is The First Afghan War 1839–42?

The First Afghan War 1839–42 is suitable for students ages 10 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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