How long does it take to read The Tragedy of Great Power Politics?
The Tragedy of Great Power Politics by John J. Mearsheimer takes about 10 hours 26 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 10 hours 26 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 2001. 569 pages, about 156,475 words.
21 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 17 hours 23 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 10 hours 26 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 6 hours 31 minutes |
The page count is the median across 7 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Explaining his theory of "offensive realism," the University of Chicago professor of political science discusses the methods used by states to ensure their survival through military strength and regional dominance.
Subjects: Gro macht, Realpolitiek, International relations, Weltpolitik, Relaciones internacionales, Grandes puissances
