How Long to Read Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War

How Long Does it Take to Read Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 10 minutes to read Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides

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

Description

Famed Greek historian and military general, Thucydides, completed History of The Peloponnesian War in 411 BCE. The text is also referred to as Histories. It is a major work both in terms of volumes (eight in total) and prestige (it's considered one of the first history books). Histories has inspired countless stories, from Shakespearean plays to the major motion picture, Sparta (2006). The work is notable for its analysis of the human causes of war and for being one of the first texts in human history to attribute warring impulses to human choices and temperament, rather than divine ordinance. The Peloponnesian War lasted from 431 to 404 BCE. It was fought between the Greek city-state of Sparta and the Greek city-state of Athens. Thucydides strive to maintain an impartial voice, and speaks of himself in the third person. Thucydides writes that he collected much of his information while travelling to various battles during the war. His peripatetic experience came about because of a failed rescue mission under his command, which led to his exile from Athens for 20 years. In fact, Thucydides did not return to Athens until the war ended in 404 BCE. The Histories only records the war until 411 BCE. The work has eight books.

How long is Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War?

Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides is 430 pages long, and a total of 107,500 words.

This makes it 145% the length of the average book. It also has 131% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 47 minutes to read Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War aloud.

What Reading Level is Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War?

Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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