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HIST 260: An Introduction to Canadian History

Finding Book Reviews

Try searching the following databases:

Canadian Business and Current Affairs Canadian resource
To find book reviews, type the title of the book and then add: and book reviews

Type in title and/or author and then select under Document Type: Book Review. 
 
You can also search Omni to find book reviews.  In Simple Search, for example, type:
 
 "Little History of Canada"  AND Nelles  
 
Note that the title of the book is surrounded by quotation marks so it will be searched as a phrase. Limit your search by Resource Type: Reviews.
 

Writing a Historical Book Review

Writing a historical book review can be different from a standard review, since it must be read and critiqued on the topic with understanding and research.  Unlike a summary, a historical book review must be effective and analytical. 

Check the following guides for assistance:

How to Write a Book Review (University of Calgary, Department of History)

How to Write a History Book Review (University of Iowa, Dept of History)

For more information, consult the guide, Writing a Book Review.

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