How Long to Read The Histories (Translated by George Rawlinson with an Introduction by George Swayne and a Preface by H. L. Havell)

How Long Does it Take to Read The Histories (Translated by George Rawlinson with an Introduction by George Swayne and a Preface by H. L. Havell)?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 58 minutes to read The Histories (Translated by George Rawlinson with an Introduction by George Swayne and a Preface by H. L. Havell) by Herodotus

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

Description

Widely referred to as the "Father of History," Greek Historian Herodotus lived during the 5th century BC and "The Histories" is generally accepted as the first work of historical literature in Western Civilization. Departing from the ancient Homeric tradition of treating historical subjects as epically romantic figures, Herodotus instead approached his subjects with a systematic method of investigation. "The Histories" of Herodotus describe the important wars of the fifth century BC. This work conveys the careful research and deliberate documentation of martial battles between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire. The reasons for his efforts, as explained by Herodotus, were to preserve the memory and glory of human achievements and deeds, as well as to record why the Greco-Persian Wars took place. Organized in nine books, which are named after the Muses, he unfolds the various battles while making a comparison of the widely differing governments of the antagonists. In undertaking his "Histories," Herodotus unfolds a holistic view of the classical world with considerable narrative skill and charisma. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, follows the translation of George Rawlinson, includes an introduction by George Swayne, and a preface by H. L. Havell.

How long is The Histories (Translated by George Rawlinson with an Introduction by George Swayne and a Preface by H. L. Havell)?

The Histories (Translated by George Rawlinson with an Introduction by George Swayne and a Preface by H. L. Havell) by Herodotus is 526 pages long, and a total of 134,656 words.

This makes it 178% the length of the average book. It also has 165% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Histories (Translated by George Rawlinson with an Introduction by George Swayne and a Preface by H. L. Havell) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 15 minutes to read The Histories (Translated by George Rawlinson with an Introduction by George Swayne and a Preface by H. L. Havell) aloud.

What Reading Level is The Histories (Translated by George Rawlinson with an Introduction by George Swayne and a Preface by H. L. Havell)?

The Histories (Translated by George Rawlinson with an Introduction by George Swayne and a Preface by H. L. Havell) is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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