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Gypsies: An Illustrated History

Gypsies: An Illustrated History

by Jean-PierreLiegeois (Author), TonyBerrett (Translator)

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    Paperback 2005

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Synopsis

The Gypsies have always been subject to myths about their origins, customs and social organization, in large part because of widespread ignorance. In this lively and informative book, Jean-Pierre Liegeois redresses this shortcoming. Starting with an examination of many of the legends about Gypsies throughout history, he goes on to trace their true origins and presents a sympathetic though not uncritical portrayal of the Gypsy people. Finally, he discusses recent attempts by Gypsies to organize internationally. Fully illustrated throughout, Gypsies: An Illustrated History is the ideal book for those who wish to learn about this unique people.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Saqi Books
Published: 20 Jul 2005
ISBN 10: 0863565549
ISBN 13: 9780863565540

Media Reviews
'This book deserves to find a wide readership.' The Bookseller 'Interlacing his words with photographs of dignity, insight and empathy, Liegeois succeeds in offering a respectful catalyst to begin to understand about gypsy history and culture.' The Morning Star 'A lively and informative book.' Book Exchange 'Provides information about this scattered and diverse ethnic group with few records of their own, filled out with a rich collection of photographs.' http://www2.soros.org/
Author Bio
Jean-Pierre Liegeois is one of Europe's leading authorities on the Gypsies and the author of several books and many articles. He teaches at the Universite Rene Descartes (Paris) and is the Director of the Gypsy Research Centre based at the same institution. Since the early 1980s he has been working in close collaboration with the European Commission and the Council of Europe on issues of relevance to the Gypsy and Traveller communities.