Studi di archivistica, bibliografia, paleografia

Series | Studi di archivistica, bibliografia, paleografia
Edited book | Models of Data Extraction and Architecture in Relational Databases of Early Modern Private Political Archives
Chapter | Methods and Tools of Quantification in Historical Research

Methods and Tools of Quantification in Historical Research

Napoleonic Employment Applications as a Case Study

Abstract
With the advent of Digital Humanities offering innovative tools for historical research, this chapter evaluates their benefits and drawbacks using the Napoleonic Employment Applications project (NapApps) as a case study. After examining data structuring and categorization, it analyses 800 application letters from candidates for the Napoleonic administration to investigate aspects of professionalization. Focusing in particular on willingness to relocate and associated rhetorical strategies, the study identifies specific trends and distinctive vocabulary patterns. Following an evaluation of various text mining techniques along with their strengths and limitations, it explores methods that integrate text analysis with metadata about the authors. It concludes by arguing that this integrated approach provides a robust means for investigating historical phenomena.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Submitted: July 8, 2024 | Published May 22, 2025 | Language: en

Keywords Employment applicationsNapoleonic EuropeDigital humanitiesText miningQuantitative methods


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