How Long to Read The Old Contemptibles

How Long Does it Take to Read The Old Contemptibles?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 4 minutes to read The Old Contemptibles by Robin Neillands

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

Description

The British entered World War I convinced of victory. Many even predicted an end to hostilities by Christmas. For the British Expeditionary Force, which was instead obliterated by 1915, this proved a costly assumption. In his robust re-examination of the onset of war, Robin Neillands reviews the exploits and character of the BEF, revealing how it came to be both the focus of hasty British hopes and, in the tragedy of its defeat, the catalyst for a policy shift without which the war would surely have been lost. Affectionately known as 'the Old Contemptibles' (a subversion of criticism from the...

How long is The Old Contemptibles?

The Old Contemptibles by Robin Neillands is 362 pages long, and a total of 91,224 words.

This makes it 122% the length of the average book. It also has 111% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Old Contemptibles Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 18 minutes to read The Old Contemptibles aloud.

What Reading Level is The Old Contemptibles?

The Old Contemptibles 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.

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