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Born to Be Gay: A History of Homosexuality (Revealing History) [Paperback]

William G. Naphy
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  • Paperback: 334 pages
  • Publisher: The History Press LTD; 2Rev Ed edition (1 Mar 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752436945
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752436944
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.4 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 120,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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There has long been an assumption in the West that views on sex and sexuality are basically similar worldwide. This has never been the case. Many ancient cultures actively promoted same-sex relationships as an integral part of adolescence or even worship. The rise of Judeo-Christian views forced homosexuality "underground, " leading to Henry VIII's 1533 ban on homosexuals and Oscar Wilde's imprisonment for sodomy. "Born to be Gay" takes a radical look at the history of homosexuality, from Bacchanalian orgies to Gay Pride.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The most complete History of Homosexuality I have come across thus far, 23 Sep 2010
This review is from: Born to Be Gay: A History of Homosexuality (Revealing History) (Paperback)
If you are looking for a scientific discussion, this is not the book for you. If, however, you are interested in the History of Homosexuality and its place in societies and civilizations throughout the world and over roughly the last 3000 years, I highly recommend this book.

Not only does Professor Naphy illustrate this work with vivid examples of what was socially acceptable and what was not, but he answers and poses many a question.

A must-read for anyone remotely interested in the study of Homosexuality, from native Americans to the Roman Empire, via early Islam.
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4 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars A dissertation- (thats what it is!), 21 Aug 2007
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M. Notman "northernfag" (sheffield uk) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Born to Be Gay: A History of Homosexuality (Revealing History) (Paperback)
This isnt a book its a gay studies dissertation,- and not very well written either! Theres so little available in general bookshops id kind-of hoped that somebody would step up and give us at least a topic for disscussion but this is just a "sociology" inspired back rub for the lazy generation. Dont bother!
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