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How long does it take to read World History for Dummies?

Peter Haugen

World History for Dummies by Peter Haugen takes about 7 hours 38 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.

About 7 hours 38 minutes

A weekend read

First published 2001. 416 pages, about 114,400 words.

16 days at 30 minutes a day

Estimate based on 275 words per page.

At other speeds

Slow, 150 words a minute 12 hours 43 minutes
Average, 250 words a minute 7 hours 38 minutes
Fast, 400 words a minute 4 hours 46 minutes

The page count is the median across 9 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.

About the book

The book that puts the "story" back in history! Don't know much about history? Don't worry! With this friendly reference, you can bone up on all those facts you missed in history class -- and have a good time in the bargain. From ancient Greece to contemporary America, from religious controversies to global wars, this is history the way it ought to be -- fresh, memorable, and fun. --back cover

Subjects: Historia universal, History, Nonfiction, World history, Act of Union, airplanes

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