Before the Deluge: a portrait of Berlin in the 1920s
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Writing Instructions: Your essay will be 7-8 double-spaced pages in length. All papers
will have standard margins (1″ or 1.25″) and be in a standard 12-point font like Times
New Roman or New York. Footnote your references by putting them in parentheses; for
example: “Loaded with gold, Beowulf left him, and crossed the fields exulting over the
wealth he had won.” (p. 71) Footnote outside sources with the name of the author
followed by the page number, e.g. (Hollister, p. 27). Include a bibliography if you use
any outside references other than your texts.

Specifics: You will be reviewing Before the Deluge: a portrait of Berlin in the 1920s by Otto Friedrich. I do NOT want just a recap of the information in this monograph; doing so will earn a failing grade. What I want is a
critical review of the material. A critical review must answer the following questions:
The review should:
Provide a brief and clear analysis of:
– The purpose of the volume
– The nature of the volume
– The content of the volume
Should discuss the author’s success:
– In dealing with his subject
– Organizing his material
– Expressing himself
Should evaluate the book:
– As a study of history
– As a source