Gay warriors: a documentary history from the ancient world to the present
Auteur :
Burg, B. R.
Éditeur :
New York University Press
ISBN :
9780814798867
Date de publication :
1 déc. 2001
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,3 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In Ancient Greece and Rome, in Crusader campaigns and pirate adventures, same-sex romances were a common and condoned part of military culture. From the Peloponnesian War to the Gulf War, from Achelleus to Lawrence of Arabia gays and lesbians have played a crucial but often hidden role in military campaigns.