Az erdélyi és magyarországi rendek konföderációja Báthory Gábor fejedelemsége idején
The Confederation of the Transylvanian and Hungarian Estates during the Principality of Gábor Báthory

Summary/Abstract: Settling the relations between the two Hungarian states by means of a confederation was an important element of István Bocskai’s plans. In addition, it was one of the central ideas of his last will. He wanted to ensure good neighbourly relations by means of a treaty, providing for mutual assistance and the keeping of the Peace of Vienna, concluded at the end of the Fifteen Years’ War. After his death, the idea of confederation, the constant and mutual aspiration to confederation, was the main principle defining the relationship between Hungary and Transylvania. Both sides were equally interested in establishing and maintaining cooperation. This took place at a time when confederations between estates were spreading in Central Europe. During the nearly five and a half years of Gábor Báthory’s rule, four agreements were concluded to establish close relations between the two states. Báthory’s excessive rapprochement with royal Hungary eventually led to his fall.

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