How Long to Read The Histories of Polybius

How Long Does it Take to Read The Histories of Polybius?

It takes the average reader 18 hours and 15 minutes to read The Histories of Polybius by Polybius

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

Description

The Histories is a multi-volume work written by Polybius who was taken as a hostage to Rome after the Roman defeat of the Achaean League, and there he began to write an account of the rise of Rome to a world power. Polybius' Histories begin in the year 264 BC and end in 146 BC. He is primarily concerned with the 53 years in which Ancient Rome became a dominant world power. This period, from 220–167 BC, saw Rome subjugate Carthage and gain control over Hellenistic Greece. Volume I of the Histories contains the first nine Books. Books I through V cover the affairs of important states at the...

How long is The Histories of Polybius?

The Histories of Polybius by Polybius is 1,083 pages long, and a total of 273,999 words.

This makes it 365% the length of the average book. It also has 335% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Histories of Polybius Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 24 hours and 57 minutes to read The Histories of Polybius aloud.

What Reading Level is The Histories of Polybius?

The Histories of Polybius 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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