„Teljes életünkben csak békességnek fejedelmének akartunk neveztetni.” Az erdélyi és magyarországi rendek konföderációja Bethlen Gábor fejedelemségének első éveiben
The Confederation of the Transylvanian and Hungarian Estates during the First Years of the Principality of Gabriel Bethlen

Summary/Abstract: Settling the relations between the two Hungarian states by means of a confederation was an important element of Stephen Bocskai’s plans. In addition, it was one of the central ideas of his last will. After his death, the idea of confederation, the constant and mutual aspiration to confederation, was the main principle defining the relationship between the Kingdom of Hungary and the Principality of Transylvania. During the nearly five and a half years of Gabriel 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. The first years of Gabriel Bethlen’s rule were characterized by mutual distrust, accusations, and even some minor armed clashes. Despite these differences, both sides were equally interested in maintaining cooperation, which was confirmed even at the General Assembly of the Estates at Linz in 1614. In the next years, two more agreements settled the relations between the two states and Bethlen successfully consolidated his power.

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