The LGBTQ  History Book, DK
The LGBTQ  History Book, DK
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The LGBTQ + History Book

Author: DK

Narrator: Willow Heath

Unabridged: 15 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 05/09/2023


Synopsis

Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world - their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions.

Exploring and explaining the most important ideas and events in LGBTQ+ history and culture, this book showcases the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience. This diverse, global account explores the most important moments, movements, and phenomena, from the first known lesbian love poetry of Sappho to Kinsey's modern sexuality studies, and features biographies of key figures from Anne Lister to Audre Lorde.

The LGBTQ+ History Book celebrates the victories and untold triumphs of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, such as the Stonewall Riots and first gender affirmation surgeries, as well as commemorating moments of tragedy and persecution, from the Renaissance Italian "Night Police" to the 20th century "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy. The book also includes major cultural cornerstones - the secret language of polari, Black and Latine ballroom culture, and the many flags of the community - and the history of LGBTQ+ spaces, from 18th-century "molly houses" to modern "gayborhoods".

Using the "Big Ideas" series' trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, The LGBTQ+ History Book celebrates the long, proud - and often hidden - history of LGBTQ+ people, cultures, and places from around the world.

© 2023 DK © 2023 DK Audio

About The Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.  https://www.dk.com/


Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbra on June 12, 2023

Should be required reading for all. Spoiler alert: LGBTQ+ has been around and natural and normal FOREVER… it’s just privileged Christian dudes in power who keep trying to criminalize and demonize it - in order to keep said power.......more

Goodreads review by Larka on June 29, 2023

Keeping in mind it was my first book on the subject, I found it well done. Historically, it ranges from the earliest evidence for LGBTQ+ people (although we can’t call them with modern terms today, for the different understanding they had of it), to the modern era. It can be read either from beginnin......more

Goodreads review by Adam on November 08, 2023

A terrific source of LGBT+ history and a superb place to start for people who want to learn about it. My only downside is a personal preference: because this is a reference book, it's factual and not about emotions. Some of LGBT+ NEEDS emotion to speak about. I don't need to hear that marriage equal......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on December 17, 2024

It was a lot more detailed and nuanced than I initially thought it was going to be. If you're ever looking for a definitive queer history book, this is the one.......more

Goodreads review by Noe on March 02, 2025

Took me a while but I real enjoyed reading few chapters here and there post work. Loved the format of this book and the way it made me side eye religions even more as a community member? Yeaaaaaaah......more