The Romani Gypsies

A “rich, colorful account” of the origins, history, and culture of the Romani people (Robert Legvold,  Foreign Affairs ). “Gypsies” have lived among Europeans since the Middle Ages. Yet Roms still seem exotic to Westerners, who often rely on fictional depictions for what they know, or think they know, about this much-misunderstood people.  The Romani Gypsies  challenges stereotypes that have long been the unwelcome travel companions of this community in Europe and the New World.&n