It takes the average reader 7 hours and 34 minutes to read The Rise and Decline of the State by Martin L. Van Creveld
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The state, which since the middle of the seventeenth century has been the most important and most characteristic of all modern institutions, is in decline. From Western Europe to Africa, many existing states are either combining into larger communities or falling apart. Many of their functions are being taken over by a variety of organizations which, whatever their precise nature, are not states. In this unique volume Martin van Creveld traces the story of the state from its beginnings to the present. Starting with the simplest political organizations that ever existed, he guides the reader through the origins of the state, its development, its apotheosis during the two World Wars, and its spread from its original home in Western Europe to cover the globe. In doing so, he provides a fascinating history of government from its origins to the present day.
The Rise and Decline of the State by Martin L. Van Creveld is 439 pages long, and a total of 113,701 words.
This makes it 148% the length of the average book. It also has 139% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 21 minutes to read The Rise and Decline of the State aloud.
The Rise and Decline of the State is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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