Weeping Violins provides a history of the Gypsy people in Europe. Betty Alt and Silvia Folts trace the origins of the Gyspsy people and tell the story of their expansion, treatment by other ethnic groups, and struggles during the Holocaust. The book sheds light on Gypsy treatment at the hands of Nazi soldiers, and the struggle to have Gypsy experiences recognized by Jewish leaders and scholars of the Holocaust. Contents: Preface; Centuries of Persecution; Ominous Signs; A Deadly Journey; The Effort of Survival; Gypsy Genocide; Free at Last; The 'Gypsy Problem' Continues; Epilogue.
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This book is well written and well organized, and the graphic interviews from survivors add life to the book.>>>> (Patricia Cooper )
Alt and Folts have done a remarkable job of remembering, of documenting, of talking to the survivors, of recounting the Asian-European history of the Gypsies.>>>> (Book Reader )
Its strength lies in the individual stories of several Gypsy survivors, which are used to exemplify and to bring to life specific points of the historical narration.>>>> (Choice )
Its strength lies in the individual stories of several Gypsy survivors, which are used to exemplify and to bring to life specific points of the historical narration. (Choice )
This book is well written and well organized, and the graphic interviews from survivors add life to the book. (Patricia Cooper )
Alt and Folts have done a remarkable job of remembering, of documenting, of talking to the survivors, of recounting the Asian-European history of the Gypsies. (Book Reader )
Alt and Folts have done a remarkable job of remembering, of documenting, of talking to the survivors, of recounting the Asian-European history of the Gypsies.>>>> (Book Reader )
Its strength lies in the individual stories of several Gypsy survivors, which are used to exemplify and to bring to life specific points of the historical narration.>>>> (Choice )
Its strength lies in the individual stories of several Gypsy survivors, which are used to exemplify and to bring to life specific points of the historical narration. (Choice )
This book is well written and well organized, and the graphic interviews from survivors add life to the book. (Patricia Cooper )
Alt and Folts have done a remarkable job of remembering, of documenting, of talking to the survivors, of recounting the Asian-European history of the Gypsies. (Book Reader )
About the Author
Betty Alt is Sociology Instructor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and at the University of Southern Colorado.
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This review is from: Weeping Violins: The Gypsy Tragedy in Europe (Paperback)
This book brings to light some of the other populations that have faced discrimination for centries, the gypsies. Folts has personal knowledge that shines through the horror of Nazi Germany's devastating era. Everyone who is concerned about history repeating itself, should read this book. This is discrimination and scapegoating at its worst. Man's inhumanity to man. The book is well documented and thoughtfully written without sentiment.
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