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How long does it take to read Why Nations Go to War?

John G. Stoessinger

Why Nations Go to War by John G. Stoessinger takes about 4 hours 23 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.

About 4 hours 23 minutes

A weekend read

First published 1974. 239 pages, about 65,725 words.

9 days at 30 minutes a day

Estimate based on 275 words per page.

At other speeds

Slow, 150 words a minute 7 hours 18 minutes
Average, 250 words a minute 4 hours 23 minutes
Fast, 400 words a minute 2 hours 44 minutes

The page count is the median across 15 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.

About the book

"Built around eight case studies, Why Nations Go to War covers the crucial events that led to the outbreak of the twentieth century's major military conflicts, with particular focus on the pivotal role leaders play in pushing a nation over the threshold into war."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects: Modern History, War, Aspectos sociológicos, Guerra, Aspectos psicológicos, Histoire

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