How long does it take to read A History of the Modern Middle East?
William L. Cleveland
A History of the Modern Middle East by William L. Cleveland takes about 11 hours 29 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 11 hours 29 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 2008. 626 pages, about 172,150 words.
23 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 19 hours 8 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 11 hours 29 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 7 hours 10 minutes |
The page count is the median across 19 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
"A History of the Modern Middle East examines the profound and dramatic transformation of the region in the past two centuries, from the Ottoman and Egyptian reforms, through the challenge of Western imperialism, to the impact of US foreign policies. Built around a framework of political history, while also carefully integrating social, cultural, and economic developments, this expertly crafted account by the late William Cleveland and Martin Bunton provides readers with the most comprehensive, balanced and penetrative analysis of the modern Middle East. The sixth edition has been revised to provide a thorough account of the major developments over the past four years, including the tumultuous aftermath of the Arab uprisings, the sectarian conflict in Iraq and civil war in Syria that led to the rise of ISIS, the war in Yemen, and the United States' nuclear talks with Iran. With brand-new timelines in each part, updated select bibliographies, and a wealth of online instructor resources, A History of the Modern Middle East remains the quintessential text for courses on Middle East history."--Back cover.
Subjects: History
