A History of the Romani People

by Hristo Kyuchukov and Ian Hancock

Book Overview

A thousand years ago, a group of people who later became the Romani were driven out of northern India by an invading army. This group then took to traveling the world, adopting words, cultural... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563979624
• ISBN13: 9781563979620
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.3" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7

Customer Reviews

An exceptionally valuable history

A thousand years ago a group of people, the Romani, were driven out of northern India by invaders: they became world nomads, adapting to local culture and customs but always moving - eventually creating their own unique culture. The Romani authors explain these 'gypsy' peoples, why 'gypsy' is a scornful name for them, and they explore their heritage and traditions. Little is written about these peoples for this age grade of 2-4, making for an exceptionally valuable history.