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Born to be Gay

A History of Homosexuality

William G Naphy author Bill Naphy author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:The History Press Ltd

Published:1st Mar '06

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There has long been an assumption in the West that views on sex and sexuality are basically similar worldwide. This has never been the case. Many ancient cultures actively promoted same-sex relationships as an integral part of adolescence or even worship. The rise of Judeo-Christian views forced homosexuality "underground, " leading to Henry VIII's 1533 ban on homosexuals and Oscar Wilde's imprisonment for sodomy. "Born to be Gay" takes a radical look at the history of homosexuality, from Bacchanalian orgies to Gay Pride.

ISBN: 9780752436944

Dimensions: 198mm x 127mm x 10mm

Weight: 350g

288 pages

2nd Revised edition