Bury Me Standing by Isabel Fonseca

Gypsies have always intrigued and fascinated - partly because of their mysterious origins, and partly because of the romance of nomadism. But because they resist assimilation, having survived as a distinct people for over a thousand years, they have also been the victims of other people's nationalism and xenophobia. In this fascinating and timely study, Fonseca focuses particularly on the gypsies in Eastern Europe (an estimated 6 million), and their future as a distinct race within a nationalist Europe. While researching the book, Fonseca learned Romany and stayed with the gypsies, becoming deeply involved with their lives, and befriending several gypsey kings. The result is a clolourful and frank book, filled with enthusiasm and curiosity, without lapsing into piety or romanticism. This 1996 Vintage Paperback is in good condition.

ISBN: 9780099740216 SKU: 1442106 Note: Any image shown is from a stock photo and is not the actual book.

Location: Non Fiction