Describe the overall scope and purpose of the book. What is the main goal of the author? What questions is the author asking? Is there a previous interpretation of the topic that she is responding to? Usually these questions are addressed in a book’s introduction.
Identify and explain the author’s argument and main points. What is the author’s overall interpretation of her topic? What are some specific arguments she makes throughout the book? Your review does not necessarily need to summarize every single chapter, but it should choose a few examples to discuss. Explain the points they make and how they relate to the overall thesis. (The overall thesis is also usually presented in the book’s introduction and/or conclusion, while more specific points are made throughout.)
Evaluate how well you think the author accomplishes her goals. What kind of evidence does she offer to support the book’s claims? Is the author’s interpretation convincing to you? How well do you think her stories support her main points?
Discuss the book’s significance for scholarship on the subject. How has the book has been received by other historians? Using the library catalog or an online database like JSTOR, find two reviews of your book in scholarly journals (preferably historical journals, like Reviews in American History, The Journal of American History, The Journal of the Early Republic, etc. Let me know if you need help identifying the best reviews to engage in your paper). Describe the other reviewers’ reactions to the book, their reasons for praising and/or criticizing it, and explain why you do or do not agree with them. Did the other reviewers raise any points that you had not considered?
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