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Queers in History Volume One of Two (A-K)
Hardcover
Biographies GeneralDictionaries & EncyclopediasGLBTQIA Studies
Publisher Price: $29.95
Publisher: Shoreham House
Published: May 27 2025
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
History. It's more than simply facts about people who lived long ago. It's about you-how you live your life today. Armed with facts, you become the better version of yourself. As you interact with family, friends and others, the lessons of history give you the confidence and ammunition you (or someone you love) will need to deal with misinformation, prejudice and ignorance.
Delve into the nature of fame and how individual legacies are shaped. This book will appeal to anyone intrigued by world history and compelling life stories.
This book is filled with stories of LGBTQ+ figures throughout history-artists, leaders, revolutionaries, thinkers-people who defied expectations and redefined social norms.
With each page turned, you'll feel a spark of pride in their accomplishments, and your own potential. Learn about Alan Turing, the brilliant mathematician who helped break the Nazi codes and essentially shaped modern computing. Audre Lorde, whose poetry gave voice to resistance and empowerment. These aren't just names; they're proof that LGBTQ+ people have always been part of history-creating, changing, thriving.
Identity isn't something to shrink or disguise. These stories prove that. There are a few tales of the shame of those who betrayed their own identity. Most are narratives of triumph. People may admire knowledge, but more than that, they respect authenticity.
History has power-not just to inform, but to transform. Queers In History is more than a collection of stories about past figures; it's a testament to the resilience and brilliance of LGBTQ+ individuals, offering a foundation for self-image and social confidence.
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