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Travellers through Time: A Gypsy History by Jeremy Harte: Used

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Item specifics

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Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Publication Date
2023-04-01
ISBN
9781789147162

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Reaktion Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1789147166
ISBN-13
9781789147162
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23058382649

Product Key Features

Book Title
Travellers Through Time : a Gypsy History
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Publication Year
2023
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, History
Author
Jeremy Harte
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Progressing chronologically from Tudor times when Gypsies first appear in the English written record up to the present day, [Harte] gives an in-depth description of how Romani life, culture and language have developed and adapted through the centuries . . . Harte handles their history with respect; the details of his description, his wry sense of humor and the use of telling quotes are all evidence of his enthusiasm for his subject., Harte has spent many years in close conversation with Romani families, in the position of both participant observer and, more importantly, old friend. As such, he is an excellent guide to the history of Britain's Gypsies. His knowledge of the Anglo-Romani language and its connection to both continental and older British forms of Romani is sound.
Dewey Decimal
942.00491497
Synopsis
An accessible history of the Roma people in England told from the inside. The Romany people have been variously portrayed as exotic strangers or as crude, violent, delinquent "gypsies." For the first time, this book describes the real history of the Romany in England from the inside. Drawing on new archival and first-hand research, Jeremy Harte vividly describes the itinerant life of the Romany as well as their artistic traditions, unique language, and flamboyant ceremonies. Travelers through Tim e tells the dramatic story of Romany life on the British margins from Tudor times through today, filled with vivid insights into the world of England's large Romany population., Romany Gypsies have been variously portrayed as exotic strangers or as crude, violent delinquents; this book is the first real history of the Romany people, from the inside. Jeremy Harte vividly portrays the hardships of the travelling life, the skills of woodland crafts, the colourful artistic traditions, the mysteries of a lost language and the flamboyant displays of weddings and funerals, which are all still present in this secretive culture. Travellers through Time tells the dramatic story of life on the margin of society from Tudor times to today, offering vivid insights into the hidden world of England's large Gypsy population. It will appeal to those who are curious about other cultures, as well as those who want to understand the reality behind the prejudice.
LC Classification Number
DX211.H3 2023

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