How Long to Read Writing and Authority in Early China

How Long Does it Take to Read Writing and Authority in Early China?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 12 minutes to read Writing and Authority in Early China by Mark Edward Lewis

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

Description

This book traces the evolving uses of writing to command assent and obedience in early China, an evolution that culminated in the establishment of a textual canon as the foundation of imperial authority. Its central theme is the emergence of this body of writings as the textual double of the state, and of the text-based sage as the double of the ruler. The book examines the full range of writings employed in early China, such as divinatory records, written communications with ancestors, government documents, the collective writings of philosophical and textual traditions, speeches attributed...

How long is Writing and Authority in Early China?

Writing and Authority in Early China by Mark Edward Lewis is 544 pages long, and a total of 138,176 words.

This makes it 184% the length of the average book. It also has 169% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Writing and Authority in Early China Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 35 minutes to read Writing and Authority in Early China aloud.

What Reading Level is Writing and Authority in Early China?

Writing and Authority in Early China 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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