This ground-breaking book is an impressively extensive collection of
primary historical sources in various languages that reflect the history
of the Roma (formerly referred to as 'Gypsies' in local languages). The
selection of the included materials reflects the authentic voice of the
Roma them - selves, and presents their visions and the specific goals
pursued by the Roma civic emancipation movement. The source materials
are published in original and translated in English, and are accompanied
by explanatory notes and summarising comments discussing the specific
historical realities and their interrelation to the Romani emancipatory
movement in Central and Eastern Europe, thus presenting a comprehensive
picture of the historical processes.