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Closet Queens
- Some 20th Century British Politicians
Engelsk Paperback
Closet Queens
- Some 20th Century British Politicians
Engelsk Paperback

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Closet Queens is a fascinating study of gay men in twentieth century British politics, from Lord Rosebery and Lord Beauchamp in Edwardian times to Michael Portillo and Peter Mandelson in our own era.

As all homosexual activity was illegal until 1967, and exposure meant ruin and disgrace, such men were obliged either to repress their sexual feelings or else lead double lives, indulging their tastes secretly while respectably married with children.

The need to cover up their sexuality, while causing problems and disappointments, often sharpened their skills as politicians - they were masters of secrecy and subterfuge, and knew how to take calculated risks.

An entertaining and insightful account of some extraordinary personalities, Closet Queens opens doors into a hidden world.

Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
336
ISBN-13:
9780349138756
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0349138753
Udg. Dato:
7 jul 2016
Længde:
23mm
Bredde:
127mm
Højde:
198mm
Forlag:
Little, Brown Book Group
Oplagsdato:
7 jul 2016
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