Historical Autonomies on the Centennial of the Great Union
Historical Autonomies on the Centennial of the Great Union

Summary/Abstract: Historical Autonomies on the Centennial of the Great Union – The paper analyzes, in historical perspective, the various forms of autonomy granted to specific groups in Transylvania, which served to maintain the separate and superior organization of certain categories of people in relation to others, to ensure loyalty to the central power, and to serve the military, economic and confessional purposes of the authorities. Particular attention is given to the system of recognized “nations” and “religious” (in fact, denominations), which systematically excluded the Romanians, who were the majority population. Also discussed are the reforms implemented by the Austrians, especially in the 18th century, until the death of Joseph II, followed by the return to the old forms of medieval organization in both Hungary and Transylvania.

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