How Long to Read The King's Two Bodies

How Long Does it Take to Read The King's Two Bodies?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 37 minutes to read The King's Two Bodies by Ernst Kantorowicz

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

Description

Originally published in 1957, this classic work has guided generations of scholars through the arcane mysteries of medieval political theology. Throughout history, the notion of two bodies has permitted the post mortem continuity of monarch and monarchy, as epitomized by the statement, "The king is dead. Long live the king." In The King's Two Bodies, Ernst Kantorowicz traces the historical problem posed by the "King's two bodies"--the body natural and the body politic--back to the Middle Ages and demonstrates, by placing the concept in its proper setting of medieval thought and political...

How long is The King's Two Bodies?

The King's Two Bodies by Ernst Kantorowicz is 632 pages long, and a total of 159,264 words.

This makes it 213% the length of the average book. It also has 195% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The King's Two Bodies Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 30 minutes to read The King's Two Bodies aloud.

What Reading Level is The King's Two Bodies?

The King's Two Bodies 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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