How Long to Read The Fortunes of Africa

How Long Does it Take to Read The Fortunes of Africa?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 16 minutes to read The Fortunes of Africa by Martin Meredith

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

Description

Africa has been coveted for its riches ever since the era of the Pharaohs. In past centuries, it was the lure of gold, ivory, and slaves that drew fortune-seekers, merchant-adventurers, and conquerors from afar. In modern times, the focus of attention is on oil, diamonds, and other valuable minerals. Land was another prize. The Romans relied on their colonies in northern Africa for vital grain shipments to feed the population of Rome. Arab invaders followed in their wake, eventually colonizing the entire region. More recently, foreign corporations have acquired huge tracts of land to secure...

How long is The Fortunes of Africa?

The Fortunes of Africa by Martin Meredith is 784 pages long, and a total of 199,136 words.

This makes it 265% the length of the average book. It also has 243% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Fortunes of Africa Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 18 hours and 8 minutes to read The Fortunes of Africa aloud.

What Reading Level is The Fortunes of Africa?

The Fortunes of Africa 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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