Books like Greek Homosexuality by Kenneth J. Dover

Pederasty and Pedagogy in Archaic Greece examines how institutionalized pederastic relationships shaped education, citizenship, and the rise of Greek culture, arguing the practice began after 650 B.C. to address class overpopulation and foster elite development.

Examining two millennia of history, Louis Crompton traces how societies from ancient Greece and Rome to medieval Arab Spain, imperial China, and pre-Meiji Japan have treated homosexual individuals, juxtaposing cultural achievements with periods of persecution.

James N. Davidson explores homosexuality in ancient Greece, revealing its influence on politics, art, and daily life, and redefining the cultural meaning of same‑sex love.

"Bringing together over sixty pre-modern Chinese primary sources on same-sex desire in English translation, Homoeroticism in Imperial China is an important addition to the growing field of the comparative history of sexuality and provides a window onto the continuous cultural relevance of same-sex desire in Chinese history. Negotiating what can be a challenging area for both specialists and non-specialists alike, this sourcebook provides: - accurate translations of key original extracts from classical Chinese - concise explanations of the context and significance of each entry - translations which preserve the aesthetic quality of the original sources An authoritative and well organised guide and introduction to the original Chinese sources, this sourcebook covers histories and philosophers, poetry, drama (including two complete plays), fiction (including four complete short stories and full chapters from longer novels) and miscellanies. Each of these sections are organised chronologically, and as well as the general introduction, short introductions are provided for each genre and source. Revealing what is a remarkably sophisticated and complex literary tradition, Homoeroticism in Imperial China is an essential sourcebook for students and scholars of Imperial Chinese history and culture and sexuality studies"--

A concise survey of same‑sex experiences from ancient Egyptian papyri to David Hockney, using art objects to illuminate the cultural contexts of gay, lesbian, and queer histories.