Vanished kingdoms
Norman Davies
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Vanished kingdoms
Published
2012
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd.
Pages
830
ISBN-13
9780141048864
Description
An evocative account of fourteen European kingdoms-their rise, maturity, and eventual disappearance. There is something profoundly romantic about lost civilizations. Europe's past is littered with states and kingdoms, large and small, that are scarcely remembered today, and while their names may be unfamiliar -- Aragon, Etruria, the Kingdom of the Two Burgundies -- their stories should change our mental map of the past. We come across forgotten characters and famous ones -- King Arthur and Macbeth, Napoleon and Queen Victoria, right up to Stalin and Gorbachev -- and discover how faulty memory can be, and how much we can glean from these lost empires. Davies peers through the cracks in the mainstream accounts of modern-day states to dazzle us with extraordinary stories of barely remembered pasts, and of the traces they left behind. This is Norman Davies at his best: sweeping narrative history packed with unexpected insights. Vanished Kingdoms will appeal to all fans of unconventional and thought-provoking history, from readers of Niall Ferguson to Jared Diamond. - Publisher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Vanished kingdoms?
This edition of Vanished kingdoms has approximately 830 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 Vanished kingdoms?
For most readers, Vanished kingdoms typically takes between 17h 18m and 11h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 207,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 13h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 28 days • Estimated word count: 207,500 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 Vanished kingdoms?
The estimated word count for Vanished kingdoms is approximately 207,500 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 Vanished kingdoms?
Vanished kingdoms was written by Norman Davies.
When was Vanished kingdoms published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.