How Long to Read The Straits from Troy to Constantinople

How Long Does it Take to Read The Straits from Troy to Constantinople?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 6 minutes to read The Straits from Troy to Constantinople by John D. Grainger

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

Description

In ancient times, the series of waterways now known as the Turkish Straits, comprising the Dardanelles (or Hellespont), Sea of Marmara and the Bosporus, formed both a divide and a bridge between Europe and Asia. Its western and eastern entrances were guarded, at different times, by two of the most fabled cities of all time: respectively Troy (in Asia) and Byzantion (or Byzantium, on the European coast). The narrow crossing points at the Hellespont and Bosporus were strategically important invasion routes while the waters themselves were vital routes of travel and commerce, particularly the supply of grain from the hinterland of the Black Sea to the Greek cities. This made them sought after prizes and sources of friction between successive empires, Persians, Macedonians and Romans among them, and ensured they were associated with some of the great names of history, from Odysseus to Xerxes, Alexander to Constantine the Great. John D Grainger relates the fascinating history of this pivotal region from the Trojan War to Byzantion’s refounding as the new capital of the Roman Empire. Renamed Constantinople it dominated the straits for a thousand years.

How long is The Straits from Troy to Constantinople?

The Straits from Troy to Constantinople by John D. Grainger is 303 pages long, and a total of 76,659 words.

This makes it 102% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Straits from Troy to Constantinople Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 58 minutes to read The Straits from Troy to Constantinople aloud.

What Reading Level is The Straits from Troy to Constantinople?

The Straits from Troy to Constantinople 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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