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A new history of Leviathan

Ronald Radosh

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A new history of Leviathan

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Essays on the Rise of the American Corporate State

by Ronald Radosh

Reading Level 6 11MT Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Big companies have shaped America in ways you might never guess! Discover the hidden stories behind the powerful leaders and events that changed the country. What secrets will you uncover about the history of Leviathan?

Themes

CorporationsPolitical EconomyHistorySocial Studies

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the influence of corporations and political leaders in the United States through essays and lectures. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it offers historical insights with a focus on economic and political themes, without graphic or mature content. Parents should note its complex vocabulary and thematic depth aimed at older children interested in history and social studies.

Why we rated A new history of Leviathan 11MT

A new history of Leviathan is written at a Level 6 reading level across 265 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A new history of Leviathan works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate A new history of Leviathan as 11MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, A new history of Leviathan explores corporations, political economy, history, and social studies — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about corporations, political economy, history.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MT — Moderate — Thematic
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

265 pages
ISBN
0525473122
Pages
265
Publisher
Dutton
Published
1972
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

CorporationsUnited StatesAddresses, Essays, LecturesIndustry and StateIndustrial PolicyMothersSingle-parent FamiliesFamily ProblemsLighthousesFamily Life20th CenturyNew York

Places

United States