Critical Review Instructions 1. Read one of the books that you selected from the syllabus to complete a thorough critical review 2. Write a 3 page double spaced critical review of the book. The following guidelines identify what the review should include: a. Biographical information on the author, addressing the question of how does the authors′ background influence their interpretation of the historical evidence. b. What is the theme or main thesis of the book? c. Does the author or authors effectively support their thesis? d. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the text e. Evaluate the sources used in the text: Are they primary or secondary sources? Are they updated or old sources? Has the author excluded other key sources that would add to the depth of the book. f. What is your assessment of the author′s thesis? How would you change or modify the main ideas? The Marshall Plan by Michael J. Hogan
