How Long to Read The Gathering Storm

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gathering Storm?

It takes the average reader 12 hours and 31 minutes to read The Gathering Storm by Winston S. Churchill

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

Description

“It is our immense good fortune that a man who presided over this crisis in history is able to turn the action he lived through into enduring literature.” —The New York Times This book is the first in Winston Churchill’s monumental six-volume account of the struggle between the Allied Powers in Europe against Germany and the Axis during World War II. Told from the unique viewpoint of a British prime minister, it is also the story of one nation’s heroic role in the fight against tyranny. Having learned a lesson at Munich they would never forget, the British refused to make peace with Hitler, defying him even after France had fallen and it seemed as though the Nazis were unstoppable. What lends this work its tension and power is Churchill’s inclusion of primary source material. We are presented with not only Churchill’s retrospective analysis of the war, but also memos, letters, orders, speeches, and telegrams, day-by-day accounts of reactions as the drama intensifies. We listen as strategies and counterstrategies unfold in response to Hitler’s conquest of Europe, planned invasion of England, and assault on Russia. Together they give a mesmerizing account of the crucial decisions made as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. The Gathering Storm covers the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of Adolf Hitler, the capitulation of Munich, and the entry of Britain into the war. This book makes clear Churchill’s feeling that the Second World War was a largely senseless but unavoidable conflict—and shows why Churchill earned the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953, in part because of this awe-inspiring work.

How long is The Gathering Storm?

The Gathering Storm by Winston S. Churchill is 743 pages long, and a total of 187,979 words.

This makes it 251% the length of the average book. It also has 230% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gathering Storm Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 17 hours and 7 minutes to read The Gathering Storm aloud.

What Reading Level is The Gathering Storm?

The Gathering Storm 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.

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