select a book on any topic of American history but it must be a scholarly work published by an academic press (meaning it includes documentation and an index), and it must be 200 pages in length.

*Book review assignment: Student must write an 800-1000 word, professional style book review. Student may select a book on any topic of American history but it must be a scholarly work published by an academic press (meaning it includes documentation and an index), and it must be 200 pages in length. *Book review guidelines: professional reviews are intended to provide readers with a critical overview of a books subject and scholarly value. Basic elements of a review include a brief explanation of the thesis, a synopsis of the contents and main arguments, an assessment of the writing style and organization, and an evaluation of the authors research. Throughout, a review should offer commentary on the book strengths and weaknesses. *work must be typed in 12 font, double spaced, single sided, with one inch margins.