Have an original title and a full citation of the book you are reviewing at the top of the page. See example (Links to an external site.).
Introduce the author, title, and main historical subject with a creative “hook.” Tell your readers why this historical study matters—why is it important to learn more about the history of
Summarize the author’s central argument, as laid out through the different chapters in your book. You are expected to give an accurate overview—include specific dates, key individuals and events, and point to a number of compelling quotes or intriguing facts from the text.
Offer your personal critical reflection on this book—what were its strengths and weaknesses, and in the end, do you recommend it—why or why not? This is a good place to consider what kind of evidence the scholar uses to make his/her claims (check the footnotes), and whether different kinds of data—perhaps representing different perspectives on the topic—might have added something important to this history.
