Originally published in 1979. This is at once a look at the realities of homosexuality in history and an examination of the myths that have grown up around it. The record of practices and prejudices moves from biblical and classical through early and medieval Christian, Renaissance, and Victorian times, to our own era of dramatic changes. It looks at prominent figures who were homosexuals, the theories that have flourished and faded, the differing attitudes toward male and female homosexuality, persecution, and contemporary changes. This classic work is a fascinating historical perspective of all the factors that have shaped and changed our attitudes from ancient times to the present.
- ISBN10 0824071662
- ISBN13 9780824071660
- Publish Date December 1979 (first published 2 October 1979)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 October 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Garland Publishing
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 196
- Language English