Abstract
This article discusses the method of prosopography and offers practical recommendations for its application in historical research. The author draws on his own experiences and shares real cases and challenges faced by researchers, especially graduate students, to emphasize practical solutions, mainly in defining the research target group. It highlights the challenges involved in this critical stage and the potential risks of an inadequate definition of the group for the later stages of the research process, as well as the immense potential of prosopography in the field of contemporary social history and microhistory. Furthermore, the article highlights the need and benefits of collaborative work in research, in pooling resources, in training young researchers, in sharing experiences, and in disseminating techniques, offering an alternative to solitary research experiences. In summary, this article provides insights into practical procedures in prosopography, with a focus on defining the target group.
Keywords:
Prosopography; Methodology; Target Group