Barbed Wire
Olivier Razac
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at 250 WPM2h 24m
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Barbed Wire
by Olivier Razac, Jonathan Kneight
Published
July 24, 2003
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pages
144
ISBN-13
9781565848122
ISBN-10
1565848128
Description
"No less than the internal combustion engine, the transistor, or the silicon chip, barbed wire is the quintessentially modern invention. Cheap and mass produced, it accomplished what no other product did before, or has since done so effectively: the control of space. Few technologies did more to usher in the hallmarks of the modern era: the harnessing of nature, brutal mass warfare, political conquest and repression, and genocide.". "With this work of history - illustrated with rare photographs from European and American archives - Olivier Razac uncovers the hidden history of barbed wire." "In a narrative that spans the history of the American frontier, the trenches of World War I, the Holocaust and beyond, Barbed Wire looks unflinchingly at a central and fascinating thread of modern life."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Barbed Wire?
This edition of Barbed Wire has approximately 144 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Barbed Wire?
For most readers, Barbed Wire typically takes between 3h 0m and 2h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 36,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 36,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Barbed Wire?
The estimated word count for Barbed Wire is approximately 36,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Barbed Wire?
Barbed Wire was written by Olivier Razac, Jonathan Kneight.
When was Barbed Wire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 24, 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.