How Long to Read The Games: A Global History of the Olympics

How Long Does it Take to Read The Games: A Global History of the Olympics?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 51 minutes to read The Games: A Global History of the Olympics by David Goldblatt

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

Description

“A people’s history of the Olympics.”—New York Times Book Review A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year The Games is best-selling sportswriter David Goldblatt’s sweeping, definitive history of the modern Olympics. Goldblatt brilliantly traces their history from the reinvention of the Games in Athens in 1896 to Rio in 2016, revealing how the Olympics developed into a global colossus and highlighting how they have been buffeted by (and affected by) domestic and international conflicts. Along the way, Goldblatt reveals the origins of beloved Olympic traditions (winners’ medals, the torch relay, the eternal flame) and popular events (gymnastics, alpine skiing, the marathon). And he delivers memorable portraits of Olympic icons from Jesse Owens to Nadia Comaneci, the Dream Team to Usain Bolt.

How long is The Games: A Global History of the Olympics?

The Games: A Global History of the Olympics by David Goldblatt is 464 pages long, and a total of 117,856 words.

This makes it 157% the length of the average book. It also has 144% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Games: A Global History of the Olympics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 44 minutes to read The Games: A Global History of the Olympics aloud.

What Reading Level is The Games: A Global History of the Olympics?

The Games: A Global History of the Olympics 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Games: A Global History of the Olympics?

The Games: A Global History of the Olympics by David Goldblatt is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Games: A Global History of the Olympics by David Goldblatt on Amazon click the button below.