De Anza College The Black Death and the World it Made Book Review

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Before reading, consider:

  • Title - What does it suggest?
  • Preface or Introduction - Provides important information about the author's intentions or the scope of the book. Can you identify any limitations? Has the author ignored important aspects of the subject?
  • Table of Contents - Shows how the book's organized -- main ideas, how they're developed (chronologically, topically, etc.)

Points to ponder as you read the entire book:

  • From what point of view is the book written?
  • Do you agree or disagree with the author's point of view?
  • Make notes as you read, passages to quote in your review.
  • Can you follow the author's thesis, "common thread"?
  • Are concepts well defined? Is the language clear and convincing? Are the ideas developed? What areas are covered and which areas are not?  How accurate is the information?
  • Is the author's concluding chapter, the summary, convincing?
  • If there are footnotes, do they provide important information? Do they clarify or extend points made in the text?
  • If relevant, make note of the book's format - layout, binding, etc. Are there maps, illustrations? Are they helpful?
  • Is the index accurate? What sources did the author use -- primary, secondary? Make note of important omissions.
  • What did the book accomplish? Is more work needed?

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OUTLINE
BOOK REVIEW OF THE BLACK DEATH AND THE WORLD IT MADE
Thesis statement: The paper discusses a critical review of the book In the Wake of Plague: The
Black Death and the World it Made.
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Introduction
Themes in the Book
A. Death
B. History
C. Consequences of the Plague

III.

Theories About the Causes of the Plague

IV.

Conclusion

V.

References


Running head: BOOK REVIEW OF THE BLACK DEATH AND THE WORLD IT MADE

Book Review of The Black Death and the World it Made
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BOOK REVIEW OF THE BLACK DEATH AND THE WORLD IT MADE

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Introduction
The book "In the Wake of the Plague: The Black Death & the World It Made" by Norman
Cantor is about a plague that happened during the 14th century. Norman Cantor was a historian
who had a special interest in medieval times. He was popularly known for his narrative style of
writing, which was engaging to his readers. The book narrates about the black plague, which
killed millions of people from all walks of life. Norman Cantor wrote the story by analyzing
scientific and historical discoveries about the Black Death plague. The Black Death plague
changed the way of life for those that were not wiped out by the plague.
The book provides an intimate account of how the plague affected twenty people who
were important during that time and how the plague influenced the history, culture, and religion
of the people who lived in the 14th century. The book highlights historical lessons learned from
the experience of the black plague. In the book, Norman Cantor describes the patients' symptoms
and where the disease possibly came from. Cantor describes two theories in the book which
explain where the plague might have come from. Norman Cantor mentioned some of the famous
people who died from the plague. He explains the consequences of powerful people dying due to
the plague for their families and t...


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