How Long to Read The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great

How Long Does it Take to Read The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 4 minutes to read The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great by Alfred P. Smyth

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

Description

Very few King's earn the appellation 'Great'. Alfred is the only EnglishKing honoured with this name and is credited with various successes (thefoundation of a navy, English education system and religious revival). Hismemory looms large in the English Imagination.The medieval "Life" of King Alfred of Wessex purports to be written by Asser, a monk in the King's service. This account of one of England's best loved and most famous kings has been accepted as offering evidence on most aspects of life in early medieval England and beyond. It was used in Victorian times to create a 'Cult' of Alfred. Alfred Smyth offers a carefully annotated translation of the 'Life' together with a long commentary. He argues that the 'Life' is a forgery which has profound implications not only for our understanding of the early English and medieval past but also for the nature of biography and history. This close scholarly rendering of the text allows the reader access to the intricacies of medieval history.

How long is The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great?

The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great by Alfred P. Smyth is 302 pages long, and a total of 76,104 words.

This makes it 102% the length of the average book. It also has 93% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 55 minutes to read The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great aloud.

What Reading Level is The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great?

The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great?

The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great by Alfred P. Smyth is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great by Alfred P. Smyth on Amazon click the button below.