Demonized by the Church throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, homosexuals became the scapegoats of society, constantly facing exile or a brutal death. In 'Heroes and Exiles' the human cost of this long exile is told through the lives of the most eminent homosexual men and women in history.
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About the Author:
Tom Ambrose read history at Trinity College Dublin and gained a postgraduate degree at University College London. His recent books include The Nature of Despotism: From Caligula to Mugabe, the Making of Tyrants (2008), Godfather of the Revolution (2008), the first English biography of Philippe Egalite, Duke of Orleans and Prinny and His Pals (2009), a re-evaluation of the character of King George IV through his many friendships with artists, writers and politicians.
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- PublisherNew Holland Pub Ltd
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1847734685
- ISBN 13 9781847734686
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages216
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