Two Rebels of the Early 18th Century: Rákóczi and Károlyi Cover Image

Két rebellis a 18. század elejéről: Rákóczi és Károlyi
Two Rebels of the Early 18th Century: Rákóczi and Károlyi

Author(s): Ágnes Kovács
Subject(s): 18th Century
Published by: Korunk Baráti Társaság
Keywords: Ferenc Rákóczi; Sándor Károlyi; war of independence; Habsurg absolutism

Summary/Abstract: After the 1687/88 Diet, an ample resistance against Habsburg absolutism has built up in Hungary. However, the opinions about the solutions were divided. Some hoped for a political solution of the conflict, while others have put their trust into an armed uprising and fought for eight years against the Habsburgs. This study calls attention to the fact that the rebels themselves have not always been united in all respects. At the same time, the decisions of the prince cannot be adequately interpreted without taking into account his special social and family situation.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 46-53
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Hungarian