How long does it take to read Henry VIII?
the king and his court
Henry VIII by Alison Weir takes about 11 hours 53 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 11 hours 53 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 2001. 648 pages, about 178,200 words.
24 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 19 hours 48 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 11 hours 53 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 7 hours 26 minutes |
The page count is the median across 6 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
"Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent - and dangerous - courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court and the splendor of his many sumptuous palaces. Alison Weir brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King, who emerges as a fully rounded and realistic personality, not the two-dimensional caricature of popular misconception. Packed with colorful description and anecdotal evidence, the narrative also offers controversial new theories based on sources that have until now been overlooked."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: Kings and rulers, Court and courtiers, Relations with courts and courtiers, History, Biography, Courts and courtiers
