How Long to Read The Viking Siege of Paris

How Long Does it Take to Read The Viking Siege of Paris?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 21 minutes to read The Viking Siege of Paris by Si Sheppard

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

Description

The Vikings' siege of Paris in 885–86 was a turning point in the history of both Paris and France. In 885, a year after Charles the Fat was crowned King of the Franks, Danish Vikings sailed up the Seine demanding tribute. The Franks' refusal prompted the Vikings to lay siege to Paris, which was initially defended by only 200 men under Odo, Count of Paris, and seemingly in a poor state to defend against the Viking warriors in their fleet of hundreds of longships. Paris was centred around the medieval Île de la Cité, the natural island now in the heart of the city, fortified with bridges and...

How long is The Viking Siege of Paris?

The Viking Siege of Paris by Si Sheppard is 81 pages long, and a total of 20,331 words.

This makes it 27% the length of the average book. It also has 25% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Viking Siege of Paris Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 51 minutes to read The Viking Siege of Paris aloud.

What Reading Level is The Viking Siege of Paris?

The Viking Siege of Paris is suitable for students ages 10 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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