The book presents the life visions and activities of the nascent Roma civic elite who
initiated the movement for Roma civic emancipation. The book Roma Portraits in History in the
form of individual portraits presents the life trajectory visions and specific actions put
forward by the nascent Roma elite and its leading representatives concerning the present and
future of their community. The book is based on a rich source base of key original archival
documents in multiple languages including Romani language discovered in countries across the
region of Central Eastern and South-Eastern Europe all of which showcase 'Roma elite' visions
and action. To fulfil the general picture case studies of representatives from Spain and the US
are also included.
