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• The reference book The Romani world, a historical dictionary of the Gypsies provides a wealth of factual information

The Romani world includes a chronology giving an overview of crucial events since the Gypsies came to Europe; biographies of significant people of Gypsy origin, both past and present, in science, the arts and entertainment and other professions; and a full bibliography, together with listings of journals and websites, providing a survey of current Gypsy culture

The Romani world is available at larger libraries. Click the title or the book cover for catalogue details

• Reference books online
  You can search many reference books online. Try entering the word gypsy or gypsies or romany, for example. There are reference books online search tips in the individual Gypsy, Roma, Traveller subject sections
• Gypsy, Roma, Traveller booklist
  For details of books to borrow see the 'Gypsy, Roma, Traveller booklist' in the Virtual Library's Books, Music, Films section
• University of Hertfordshire Press
  A specialist publisher of books on many aspects of Gypsy, Roma, Traveller life and culture. At the publisher's page, click 'Romani Studies' in the menu for full details
• Complete early books online
  Some 19th century and early 20th century books are available online
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