Donald Kenrick

Originating in India, the Gypsies arrived in Europe around the 14th century, spreading not only across the entirety of the continent but also immigrating to the Americas. The first Gypsy migration included farmworkers, blacksmiths, and mercenary soldiers, as well as musicians, fortune-tellers, and entertainers. At first, they were generally welcome as an interesting diversion to the dull routine of that period. Soon, however, they attracted the antagonism of the governing powers, as they have continually done throughout the following centuries. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Gypsies (Romanies) seeks to end such prejudice by clarifying the facts about this nomadic people. Through a list of acronyms, a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, places, events, institutions, and aspects of culture, society, economy, and politics, the history of the Gypsies and their culture is told.

Historical Dictionary of the Gypsies (Romanies)

Erik Gunnemark

A Geolinguistic Handbook

Gypsy history and life. Professionals working with Gypsies and migrant Roma from the CEE will also find it invaluable."--BOOK JACKET.

A Historical Dictionary of the the Gypsies

The Romani World

Milena Hubschmannova

Valdemar Kalinin

This book deals with the Romani language. It does not teach the readers to speak the language. Rather, it deals with its origin, its current use and status, its beginning literature and films, and the way it is learned by children and much more. It shows that Romani is a language in its own right, with its own, unique grammatical system, dialects, and particular norms of language use. Pressure from the outside world has diminished the use of the language in some areas, but generally it is a thriving language, spoken by millions of people.

What is the Romani Language?

The A to Z of the Gypsies (Romanies) seeks to end such prejudice by clarifying the facts about this nomadic people. Through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, places, events, institutions, and aspects of culture, society, economy, and politics, the history of the Gypsies and their culture is told.

The A to Z of the Gypsies (Romanies)

Colin Clark

Gypsies arouse strong passions, but there is growing interest in who they are, where they come from and how they have survived centuries of discrimination. This is the only general introduction to the struggle of Gypsies to survive as a people in Britain today. The illustrations show the reality of life now that caravans have replaced bender tents and vardoes (horse drawn caravans). Gypsies are often 'moved on' by the police but a new generation hopes for a better future. The title of the book is taken from a poem by a Gypsy girl studying for a law degree. A profile of the Gypsy community, their origin, how they work and where they live, including refugees from eastern Europe and the Balkans, is followed by chapters on the Kale of Wales (who spoke pure Romani until recently), the Nawkens of Scotland and, more controversially, New (Age) Travellers.

The Gypsies and Travellers of Britain

Moving on

As the third and concluding volume of the series, this work examines the persecution of the Gypsy people in Hungary, Norway, Slovakia and Yugoslavia during World War II, together with Switzerland's policy towards refugees. It also looks at the intertwined fates of the Jews and the Gypsies. Included in the coverage is an overview of the events following 1945—reparations and the postwar trials. Various methodologies associated with research and writings about the Holocaust are also discussed.

The Final Chapter

Gillian Taylor

There are some seven million gypsies in Europe, an often mythologized people in the past. But now they represent a new political force, both in eastern Europe and as a new westward migration begins.The Historical Dictionary of the Gypsies (Romanies) provides a wealth of definite, factual information about this people, and their unique culture.

Grattan Puxon

non-Gypsies who tried to protect the innocent victims of fascism at the risk of their own lives." "This revised edition contains an expanded section on Romania as well as new illustrations and reference notes. The text has been updated to reflect newly available source material." --Book Jacket.

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