How Long to Read War and the Rise of the State

How Long Does it Take to Read War and the Rise of the State?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read War and the Rise of the State by Bruce D. Porter

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

Description

States make war, but war also makes states. As Publishers Weekly notes, “Porter, a political scientist at Brigham Young University, demonstrates that wars have been catalysts for increasing the size and power of Western governments since the Renaissance. The state’s monopoly of effective violence has diminished not only individual rights and liberties, but also the ability of local communities and private associates to challenge the centralization of authority. Porter’s originality lies in his thesis that war, breaking down barriers of class, gender, ethnicity, and ideology, also contributes...

How long is War and the Rise of the State?

War and the Rise of the State by Bruce D. Porter is 400 pages long, and a total of 100,000 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read War and the Rise of the State Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read War and the Rise of the State aloud.

What Reading Level is War and the Rise of the State?

War and the Rise of the State 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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