Table ronde. Les marins, des paroissiens comme les autres ?

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The value of the information is high, as it presents original research based on primary sources. The students’ work is well-argued, with clear methodological frameworks and careful interpretation of data. The discussants provide constructive feedback, pushing for deeper analysis and contextualization. The argumentation is solid, though some conclusions are preliminary and would benefit from further comparative work.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The scientific rigor is evident in the careful use of archival sources and the critical discussion of their limitations. The sources are appropriate for the research questions, and the students demonstrate awareness of potential biases. The title accurately reflects the content, which explores the religious and social integration of sailors. The discussion is well-structured, with clear links to the broader GEMER project.

The title accurately reflects the content, which focuses on the religious and social lives of sailors in early modern France, comparing them to the general population.

7/10

The video is a roundtable discussion among historians, presenting original research by master's students. The discussion is scholarly, with references to archival sources and methodological considerations. However, it is not peer-reviewed and represents a preliminary presentation of ongoing work.

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

• 00:00Introduction and overview of the roundtable format.
• 02:00Discussion of the sources used, including parish registers and naval muster rolls.
• 10:00Presentation of demographic findings, including marriage and birth patterns.
• 20:00Analysis of social reproduction and mobility among sailors.
• 30:00Discussion of the importance of comparing maritime populations with the broader society.
• 40:00Examination of the cahiers de doléances and the political voice of sailors.
• 50:00Case study of Martigues, focusing on the distribution of sailors across quarters.
• 1:00:00Discussion of methodological challenges, including the definition of 'sailor'.
• 1:10:00Concluding remarks and suggestions for future research.

• Registres paroissiaux — Used for demographic analysis of births, marriages, and deaths.
• Registres notariés — Used for marriage contracts and social reproduction.
• Matricules des gens de mer — Naval muster rolls providing career and personal information.
• Fonds Aristide de la Rose — Genealogical database compiled by a local scholar.
• Cahiers de doléances — Parish grievance lists from 1789, used to study political representation.

• Alain Cabantous, 'Les citoyens du large' — Mentioned as a key reference on maritime identity.