How Long to Read The History of a Myth

By Gary Urton

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of a Myth?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 8 minutes to read The History of a Myth by Gary Urton

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

Description

In the year 1572, the Spanish chronicler Sarmiento de Gamboa completed one of the earliest official versions of the history of the Inka empire. In his account, he stated that the ancestors of the Inkas originated from a cave at a place to the south of the imperial city of Cuzco called Pacariqtambo. The History of a Myth explores how and why this version of the origin myth (there were others) came to form the basis of an official history. Using a legal document from the 1560s, Urton reveals how the Pacariqtambo origin myth allowed remaining members of the Inka nobility to claim descent from...

How long is The History of a Myth?

The History of a Myth by Gary Urton is 185 pages long, and a total of 47,175 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 58% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of a Myth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 17 minutes to read The History of a Myth aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of a Myth?

The History of a Myth is suitable for students ages 10 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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