You may use either parenthetical citations, putting the page number in parentheses, or you may use footnotes. Whenever you use a quotation, be sure to provide a citation. •Your essay should be analytical.

•Your paper should be double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and 12-point font.• You may use either parenthetical citations, putting the page number in parentheses, or youmay use footnotes. Whenever you use a quotation, be sure to provide a citation.•Your essay should be analytical. The function here is not to re-tell what happened in thepast, but rather to use evidence from the past – in this case, primary sources from aroundthe world – to make an original argument based on your interpretation, comparison, andcontrasting of those sources.• Your essay should be comparative. Instead of doing a deep dive into 1 or 2 primarysources from the above readings, you should provide a broad analysis that bridges multiplesources and regions.• Your essay should be clear. Be sure to proofread so as to ensure you are saying exactlywhat you mean with the greatest clarity and organization possible.How would you characterize empires in Europe and Asia in the period between 1450 and1700? What were the guiding aims, foundations, and effects of these empires, and how didthey compare and contrast?