Palgrave Advances in the Modern History of Sexuality offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of historical debate in the history of European and American sexuality since c. 1750. Each chapter explores in detail one theme, such as race, pornography, marriage, science or religion, which historians have seen as essential to writing the history of sexuality. The book therefore not only offers a broad introduction to the state of the art, but also suggests new directions for research and debate.
Palgrave Advances in the Modern History of Sexuality offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of historical debate in the history of European an...
Homosexuality was at the core of Victorian social and cultural history. Nameless Offences shows how the homosexual 'closet' was created and yet was both hidden and rejected by English sources for long periods of the 19th century. It was not just by the operation of the law and increasing police enforcement, but also by the efforts of successive governments, politicians and journalists to marginalize homosexuality in civil society. Prevention of slander and vilification among the ruling classes were potent reasons to marginalize homosexuality and create the 'closet.' The Victorian...
Homosexuality was at the core of Victorian social and cultural history. Nameless Offences shows how the homosexual 'closet' was created and ...
""Bohemian girl (London, S.W.) 24, in digs, interested most things, educated, lonely, desires man pal, London or abroad."" On September 1, 1920 the Metropolitan police received a tip-off that a certain magazine, the "Link," was running extremely dubious personal ads. An investigation and court case followed, andthe editor found himselfaccused of promoting loose living, homosexuality, prostitution, and white slavery. As he struggled to defend himself, the full weight of official disapproval and media outrage was brought to bear on him. So beginsthis fascinating sideways look at the history...
""Bohemian girl (London, S.W.) 24, in digs, interested most things, educated, lonely, desires man pal, London or abroad."" On September 1, 1920 th...
