How Long to Read The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire?

It takes the average reader 17 hours and 20 minutes to read The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon

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

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Edward Gibbon's six-volume History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) is among the most magnificent and ambitious narratives in European literature. Its subject is the fate of one of the world's greatest civilizations over thirteen centuries - its rulers, wars and society, and the events that led to its disastrous collapse. Here, in volumes three and four, Gibbon vividly recounts the waves of barbarian invaders under commanders such as Alaric and Attila, who overran and eventually destroyed the West. He then turns his gaze to events in the East, where even the achievements...

How long is The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire?

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon is 1,024 pages long, and a total of 260,096 words.

This makes it 346% the length of the average book. It also has 318% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 23 hours and 41 minutes to read The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire?

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 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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