Gay history books

Discover new books on Goodreads. Sign in with Facebook Sign in options. Join Goodreads. A list for gay historical fiction novels -- any novel length work featuring a gay, bisexual, or transgender male protagonist, from any historical period. Differs from the 'Best Gay Historical Romance' list in that romance is not required; can be any genre of historical fiction.

A Little Gay History of Wales

In lurid detail, Heinz Hager unfolds the true story of Josef Kohout — a man who was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp for being gay — and effectively reminds the world of the torture gay individuals suffered at the hands of the Nazi regime. With the help of declassified documents and interview with military officials, David Johnson argues that Senator Joseph McCarthy was just as guilty of promoting anti-Communism paranoia as he was inspiring policies that considered homosexuality a threat to national security.

Stonewall and Pride History Booklist

Published: Ten Speed Press - May 7th, By David Carter. Published: St. Martin's Griffin - May 25th, By Marc Stein Editor. Published: W. By Gayle E. Published: Crocodile Books - May 4th, By Ann Bausum. Pride: The Celebration and the Struggle Paperback. By Robin Stevenson.

Best Gay Historical Fiction

Celebrated as "the first modern lesbian", on account of how she conducted her life in an era so radically different from now, Lister was an example of courage in action. Journalist Amelia Abraham takes the temperature of contemporary queer culture, journeying from drag performances in LA to Turkish underground clubs in this insightful and wide-ranging discovery of LGBTQ life as it is lived.