The Civil War
Shelby Foote
Reading Time
at 250 WPM18h 40m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 18h 40m to read The Civil War.
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The Civil War
by Shelby Foote
Published
2011
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pages
1120
ISBN-13
9781409078586
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Civil War?
This edition of The Civil War has approximately 1120 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 The Civil War?
For most readers, The Civil War typically takes between 23h 20m and 15h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 280,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 18h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 38 days • Estimated word count: 280,000 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 The Civil War?
The estimated word count for The Civil War is approximately 280,000 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 The Civil War?
The Civil War was written by Shelby Foote.
When was The Civil War published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.