Book Review Assignment: Prompt And Utter Destruction
The purpose of a critical book review is to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the book under consideration. You will, of course, add to your store of knowledge about some aspect of history; you will also observe and analyze the performance of a historian practicing her/his craft. A critical review weighs the strong and weak points of a book and seeks to place that work within the spectrum of historical explanation of a period or problem.
Book: Walker. Prompt and Utter Destruction, Truman and the Use of Atomic Bombs against Japan, Third edition.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.