It takes the average reader 14 hours and 40 minutes to read The Icon and Axe by James Billington
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
"A sweeping, intricate description of Russian cultural history, spanning the pre-Romanov era through six centuries to the reign of Joseph Stalin. Flowing with ease through time and topic — from art to music, literature, philosophy, mythology and more — the book provides readers with an alluring portrayal of Russia’s proud heritage. Its impressive scope and lasting insights have made it a foundational text in Russian studies. In fact, it was this book, more than any other, that captured my imagination and propelled me toward the study of Russia and the Soviet Union." --Condoleezza Rice, The New York Times "A rich and readable introduction to the whole sweep of Russian cultural and intellectual history from Kievan times to the post-Khruschev era." - Library Journal Includes Illustrations, references, index.
The Icon and Axe by James Billington is 880 pages long, and a total of 220,000 words.
This makes it 297% the length of the average book. It also has 269% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 20 hours and 2 minutes to read The Icon and Axe aloud.
The Icon and Axe 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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