The Civil War
Shelby Foote
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The Civil War
by Shelby Foote
Published
Nov 12, 1958
Publisher
Random House
Pages
840
ISBN-13
9780394419480
ISBN-10
0394419480
Description
One of the best histories of the Civil War. Told in a conversational style by Shelby Foote from the Ken Burns PBS series "The Civil War" A must read for anyone interested in the war, or interested in the United States. If you are not a fan of all things Civil War before you will be after! Shelby Foote keeps your interest like none other, do not miss this classic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Civil War?
This edition of The Civil War has approximately 840 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 17h 30m and 11h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 210,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 14h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 28 days • Estimated word count: 210,000 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 210,000 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 Nov 12, 1958. The original work may have been published on a different date.