'Donert places the lives of Roma in twentieth-century Czechoslovakia within the larger context of citizenship and human rights. What results is a superbly researched history that resonates far beyond this small country's borders.' Paulina Bren, Vassar College, New York

'The Rights of Roma is the best work available on the history of Roma in twentieth-century Europe. Donert's powerful social and political history of the Romani population simultaneously forces us to rethink our understanding of Socialism, minority rights, and human rights in twentieth century Czechoslovakia.' Tara Zahra, University of Chicago

'Histories of Roma in Eastern Europe have often focussed on their experience as victims: in this important work, Donert provides a much more complex and intriguing account, not only highlighting their varied idealisation and suppression by a socialist state, but also giving them agency as advocates for their own rights under socialism. This will be invaluable reading for those interested in understanding the historical roots of Roma issues in contemporary post-Communist Europe.' James Mark, University of Exeter