How Long to Read Zheng He

How Long Does it Take to Read Zheng He?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 5 minutes to read Zheng He by Edward L. Dreyer

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

Description

This new biography, part of Longman's World Biography series, of the Chinese explorer Zheng He sheds new light on one of the most important "what if" questions of early modern history: why a technically advanced China did not follow the same path of development as the major European powers. Written by China scholar Edward L. Dreyer, Zheng He outlines what is known of the eunuch Zheng He's life and describes and analyzes the early 15th century voyages on the basis of the Chinese evidence. Locating the voyages firmly within the context of early Ming history,itaddresses the political motives of Zheng He's voyages and how they affected China's exclusive attitude to the outside world in subsequent centuries.

How long is Zheng He?

Zheng He by Edward L. Dreyer is 238 pages long, and a total of 61,404 words.

This makes it 80% the length of the average book. It also has 75% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Zheng He Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 35 minutes to read Zheng He aloud.

What Reading Level is Zheng He?

Zheng He 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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