How Long to Read The Second British Empire

How Long Does it Take to Read The Second British Empire?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 50 minutes to read The Second British Empire by Timothy H Parsons

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

Description

At its peak, the British Empire spanned the world and linked diverse populations in a vast network of exchange that spread people, wealth, commodities, cultures, and ideas around the globe. By the turn of the twentieth century, this empire, which made Britain one of the premier global superpowers, appeared invincible and eternal. This compelling book reveals, however, that it was actually remarkably fragile. Reconciling the humanitarian ideals of liberal British democracy with the inherent authoritarianism of imperial rule required the men and women who ran the empire to portray their non-Western subjects as backward and in need of the civilizing benefits of British rule. However, their lack of administrative manpower and financial resources meant that they had to recruit cooperative local allies to actually govern their colonies. Timothy H. Parsons provides vivid detail of the experiences of subject peoples to explain how this became increasingly difficult and finally impossible after World War II as Afr

How long is The Second British Empire?

The Second British Empire by Timothy H Parsons is 285 pages long, and a total of 72,675 words.

This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Second British Empire Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 37 minutes to read The Second British Empire aloud.

What Reading Level is The Second British Empire?

The Second British Empire 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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