Opening
Start with a clear scene-setting paragraph: place, time, and the historical problem. Keep the voice calm and precise.
Section heading
Write the essay in long-form paragraphs. Use subheads sparingly.
Subsection (when needed)
Use subsections to keep chronology clear, not to show cleverness. Let the evidence do the work.
Use blockquotes for short archival excerpts or a single telling quotation. Keep them rare and purposeful.
Closing
End by summarising what changed, what persisted, and what the reader should carry forward into the next period.
Notes and sources
Keep this practical: key works consulted, primary sources used, and brief clarifications. You can use numbered notes even without hyperlinks.
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