High Treason Lawsuits against Protestant Preachers and Teachers (1674)

Abstract

The lawsuits of the 1670s have become the symbol of Protestant persecution in the historical memory of Hungary. This study focuses on illustrating the lawsuit topics, false arguments and false evidence, intended to frame a view on Protestants and to take control over on a wide range of Protestant society. My aim is to show how a conspiracy by seemingly lawful means was managed step by step.