Historical Dictionary of the Gypsies (Romanies)

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Historical Dictionary of the Gypsies (Romanies)

Reference works General and world history

Author: Donald Kenrick

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Collection: Historical Dictionaries of Peoples and Cultures

Language: English

Published by: Scarecrow Press

Published on: 5th July 2007

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 392 pages

ISBN: 9780810864405


Origin and Migration

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.

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