A brief description of the subject, aim, and scope of the book.  An outline of its thesis and its bias A detailed assessment of the author’s main contentions An evaluation of the book’s major strengths and weaknesses An assessment of the book’s place in the literature of its subject. i.e. why did the author write it? Why do we need another book on this subject? Have other historians discussed (or not discussed) this subject? Do not simply summarize the book's content, but definitely provide a brief summary. Page numbers for quotations as well. No Plagiarism