Books like Stonewall by David A. Carter

A groundbreaking history of gay life in New York City from the 1930s to the 1960s.

An anthology of pioneering scholarship that uncovers the histories of gay and lesbian lives across diverse cultures and eras—from ancient Athens to post–World War II San Francisco—examining identity, community, and resistance.

A sweeping history of lesbian life and identity in twentieth‑century America, drawing on journals, manuscripts, songs, media, and firsthand testimonies to chart evolving subcultures and lifestyles.

A curated collection of primary documents that traces the historical journey of homosexuality in the United States—from colonial era through modern times—illustrating both cultural presence and the enduring persecution of gay men and lesbians.

A riveting narrative of the pivotal moment that changed the face of LGBTQ history, 50 years after the Stonewall riots.

An anthology curated for the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, compiling first‑hand accounts, diaries, and periodicals that trace the rise of LGBTQ activism and honor both celebrated and overlooked leaders.

The Question of Equality examines the struggles and history of the U.S. lesbian and gay civil rights movement, combining archival images, contemporary art, essay analyses, and oral histories to illuminate the fight for LGBTQ rights.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal issues concerning gender and sexual nonconformity in the United States. Part One, which covers the years from the post-Civil War period to the 1980s, is a history of state efforts to discipline and punish the behavior of homosexuals and other people considered to be deviant. During this period such people could get by only at the cost of suppressing their most basic feelings and emotions. Part Two addresses contemporary issues. Although it is no longer illegal to be openly gay in America, homosexuals still suffer from state discrimination in the military and in other realms, and private discrimination and violence against gays is prevalent. William Eskridge presents a rigorously argued case for the "sexualization" of the First Amendment, showing why, for example, same-sex ceremonies and intimacy should be considered "expressive conduct" deserving the protection of the courts. The author draws on legal reasoning, sociological studies, and history to develop an effective response to the arguments made in defense of the military ban. The concluding part of the book locates the author's legal arguments within the larger currents of liberal theory and integrates them into a general stance toward freedom, gender equality, and religious pluralism.

500 entries from more than 100 contributors, profiling gay and lesbians throughout history, ranging from Sappho to Andre Gide; most entries are accompanied by a bibliography.

Graham Robb reveals a rich, historically grounded portrait of Victorian male and female homosexuality, drawing on European and American archives to dispel myths and spotlight a sophisticated subculture of oppression, secrecy, and unexpected tolerance.

Before Stonewall traces the early, pre‑1969 struggle for gay and lesbian civil rights in the United States through concise biographies of key activists such as Harry Hay, Del Martin, and Frank Kameny.